Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) Shares Down 1.8% – Time to Sell?

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) fell 1.8% during mid-day trading on Thursday . The stock traded as low as $15.17 and last traded at $15.2670. 33,491,275 shares were traded during trading, an increase of 14% from the average session volume of 29,431,080 shares. The stock had previously closed at $15.55.

Trending Headlines about Joby Aviation

Here are the key news stories impacting Joby Aviation this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Acquired a ~700k+ sq ft Ohio factory to more than double Dayton manufacturing footprint and support a target of ~4 aircraft/month by 2027 — a direct capacity move that de-risks production scaling and revenue timing. eVTOL maker Joby buys new Ohio factory, more than doubles manufacturing footprint as it vies for FAA approval
• Positive Sentiment: Paid $61.5M for the Vandalia building (immediate-use facility) — expands capacity now rather than building from scratch, accelerating industrial readiness. Joby Aviation buys giant Vandalia building for $61.5M as local growth speeds up
• Positive Sentiment: Accepted FAA‑qualified CAE flight simulators and plans pilot training capacity (up to ~250 pilots/year) — removes a launch bottleneck (pilot supply) ahead of planned commercial operations. Joby accepts first CAE flight simulator, boosting air-taxi pilot training in Marina
• Positive Sentiment: Company says the new facility will enable an initial plan to double production to four aircraft/month in 2027 — a clear numeric production target investors can model into revenue timelines. Joby to Expand Manufacturing Footprint with Acquisition of Second Ohio Facility
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts/technicals: some charts and sector commentary suggest upside in 2026 as the eVTOL group shifts from R&D to pre-commercial execution — supportive for sentiment but speculative. Joby Aviation stock forms a rare pattern: why it may surge in 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple insider share sales disclosed (large blocks from senior executives/directors) — can signal personal liquidity-taking and adds selling pressure or investor concern about timing. Bonny Simi Sells 110,173 Shares of Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Execution and cash-use risk: the $61.5M purchase and ramp plans increase near-term capex and complexity; Joby still posts operating losses and missed EPS in past quarters, so investors may be cautious about timing and funding needs. Joby Expects to Double Production After Buying Ohio Manufacturing Facility for $61.5 Million

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have weighed in on JOBY shares. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $22.00 target price on shares of Joby Aviation in a research note on Thursday, November 6th. Zacks Research raised Joby Aviation from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Joby Aviation in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on shares of Joby Aviation from $7.00 to $8.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Finally, HC Wainwright reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Joby Aviation in a research report on Monday, November 24th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Joby Aviation presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $13.43.

Joby Aviation Stock Down 1.8%

The firm has a market capitalization of $13.92 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -11.39 and a beta of 2.56. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $14.61 and its 200 day moving average is $14.95.

Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November 5th. The company reported ($0.48) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.19) by ($0.29). The business had revenue of $22.57 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $0.02 million. During the same quarter last year, the business posted ($0.21) EPS. The business’s revenue was up 7962.1% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Joby Aviation, Inc. will post -0.69 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Activity at Joby Aviation

In related news, insider Kate Dehoff sold 10,484 shares of Joby Aviation stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $13.51, for a total value of $141,638.84. Following the transaction, the insider owned 165,696 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,238,552.96. This trade represents a 5.95% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, insider Bonny W. Simi sold 110,173 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $13.85, for a total value of $1,525,896.05. Following the sale, the insider owned 125,114 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,732,828.90. The trade was a 46.82% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 277,501 shares of company stock valued at $4,004,816 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 28.50% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in JOBY. Green Alpha Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Joby Aviation in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $554,000. Harbor Investment Advisory LLC grew its position in Joby Aviation by 20.4% during the 4th quarter. Harbor Investment Advisory LLC now owns 9,593 shares of the company’s stock worth $127,000 after purchasing an additional 1,625 shares in the last quarter. MFG Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Joby Aviation during the 4th quarter valued at $543,000. GoalVest Advisory LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Joby Aviation by 2.1% in the fourth quarter. GoalVest Advisory LLC now owns 33,500 shares of the company’s stock valued at $442,000 after purchasing an additional 700 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Allworth Financial LP lifted its holdings in shares of Joby Aviation by 311.9% in the third quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 29,642 shares of the company’s stock valued at $478,000 after purchasing an additional 22,445 shares in the last quarter. 52.85% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Joby Aviation Company Profile

Joby Aviation Inc is an aerospace company focused on developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. The company’s core mission is to provide zero-emission aerial ridesharing services, combining the speed of helicopters with the cost efficiency and environmental benefits of electric propulsion. Joby’s eVTOL design emphasizes low noise profiles and high reliability, positioning the company to address congestion challenges in major metropolitan areas.

The company’s flagship aircraft is designed to carry a pilot and up to four passengers, offering point-to-point travel at speeds competitive with ground transportation.