Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) Insider Didier Papadopoulos Sells 11,650 Shares

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) insider Didier Papadopoulos sold 11,650 shares of Joby Aviation stock in a transaction on Friday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $13.51, for a total transaction of $157,391.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 120,147 shares in the company, valued at $1,623,185.97. This represents a 8.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website.

Didier Papadopoulos also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Monday, January 5th, Didier Papadopoulos sold 6,429 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $15.84, for a total value of $101,835.36.
• On Tuesday, December 16th, Didier Papadopoulos sold 1,979 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $14.08, for a total value of $27,864.32.
• On Monday, December 15th, Didier Papadopoulos sold 5,987 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $14.99, for a total value of $89,745.13.

Joby Aviation Stock Performance

Joby Aviation stock opened at $16.01 on Tuesday. The stock has a market cap of $14.60 billion, a PE ratio of -11.95 and a beta of 2.56. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $14.63 and a two-hundred day moving average of $14.89. Joby Aviation, Inc. has a one year low of $4.96 and a one year high of $20.95.

Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) last posted its quarterly earnings data 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 firm had revenue of $22.57 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $0.02 million. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 7962.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted ($0.21) EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Joby Aviation, Inc. will post -0.69 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of Joby Aviation

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Toyota Motor Corp raised its position in Joby Aviation by 63.1% during the second quarter. Toyota Motor Corp now owns 128,454,401 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,355,194,000 after acquiring an additional 49,701,790 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of Joby Aviation by 13.2% during the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 49,948,325 shares of the company’s stock worth $806,166,000 after purchasing an additional 5,828,189 shares during the period. Rheos Capital Works Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Joby Aviation by 58.2% during the 2nd quarter. Rheos Capital Works Inc. now owns 7,205,000 shares of the company’s stock valued at $76,013,000 after purchasing an additional 2,650,000 shares in the last quarter. Man Group plc acquired a new position in shares of Joby Aviation in the 3rd quarter valued at $40,283,000. Finally, Clear Street Group Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Joby Aviation in the 3rd quarter valued at $36,264,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 52.85% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts recently issued reports on the company. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Joby Aviation in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. HC Wainwright reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of Joby Aviation in a report on Monday, November 24th. The Goldman Sachs Group began coverage on Joby Aviation in a research note on Monday, December 1st. They issued a “sell” rating and a $10.00 price objective for the company. Zacks Research upgraded Joby Aviation from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 4th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $22.00 price target on shares of Joby Aviation in a report on Thursday, November 6th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $13.43.

Key Headlines Impacting Joby Aviation

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

• Positive Sentiment: Joby accepted its first eVTOL flight simulators from CAE, a milestone for pilot training and regulatory readiness that supports near-term operational buildout and commercial launch planning. Joby Accepts First EVTOL Simulators From CAE
• Positive Sentiment: Industry tailwinds: reports that flying‑taxi services are set to begin operations in markets such as China and the UAE this year reinforce demand validation for urban air mobility and improve the sector narrative that benefits Joby as a market leader. Flying taxis set to soar in China and UAE this year
• Positive Sentiment: Small insider buy: a Joby director purchased about $14.6k of shares — a modest signal of confidence from the board but limited in size. Insider Buying: Joby Aviation Director Buys Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Visibility/PR at CES 2026: Joby is mentioned among firms to watch at CES, which can boost awareness and investor interest but has unclear direct impact on revenue/certification timelines. What To Expect At CES 2026: Joby
• Negative Sentiment: Large insider selling this week — including CEO Joeben Bevirt and former CEO/board member Bonny Simi — with multiple executives trimming positions (sales range mid‑thousands of shares to >110k shares for Simi). These disclosed Form 4s (CEO and Simi) represent notable reductions in insider ownership and can weigh on sentiment even if sales are for diversification or tax planning. Bevirt Form 4 Simi Form 4

About Joby Aviation

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.