Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) Insider Didier Papadopoulos Sells 6,429 Shares of Stock

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) insider Didier Papadopoulos sold 6,429 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, January 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $15.84, for a total value of $101,835.36. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 113,718 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,801,293.12. This represents a 5.35% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link.

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

• On Friday, January 2nd, Didier Papadopoulos sold 11,650 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $13.51, for a total value of $157,391.50.
• 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 transaction of $89,745.13.

Joby Aviation Price Performance

Shares of JOBY opened at $16.01 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $14.60 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -11.95 and a beta of 2.56. Joby Aviation, Inc. has a 1-year low of $4.96 and a 1-year high of $20.95. The company has a 50-day moving average of $14.63 and a 200 day moving average of $14.89.

Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, November 5th. The company reported ($0.48) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.19) by ($0.29). The business had revenue of $22.57 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $0.02 million. Joby Aviation’s quarterly revenue was up 7962.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned ($0.21) EPS. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Joby Aviation, Inc. will post -0.69 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

JOBY has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. HC Wainwright reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of Joby Aviation in a research report on Monday, November 24th. The Goldman Sachs Group started coverage on Joby Aviation in a report on Monday, December 1st. They issued a “sell” rating and a $10.00 price objective for the company. Morgan Stanley increased their target price on shares of Joby Aviation from $7.00 to $15.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, October 9th. Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and issued a $22.00 price target on shares of Joby Aviation in a report on Thursday, November 6th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Joby Aviation in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. 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. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Joby Aviation has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $13.43.

Joby Aviation News Summary

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Joby Aviation

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. CWM LLC lifted its position in shares of Joby Aviation by 8.1% during the second quarter. CWM LLC now owns 9,156 shares of the company’s stock valued at $97,000 after buying an additional 689 shares during the last quarter. GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC raised its stake in shares of Joby Aviation by 22.5% during the 3rd quarter. GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC now owns 3,794 shares of the company’s stock worth $61,000 after acquiring an additional 697 shares in the last quarter. Asset Planning Inc lifted its position in Joby Aviation by 70.0% during the third quarter. Asset Planning Inc now owns 1,700 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 700 shares during the last quarter. GoalVest Advisory LLC boosted its stake in 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 acquiring an additional 700 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans grew its holdings in Joby Aviation by 4.6% in the third quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans now owns 16,705 shares of the company’s stock worth $270,000 after purchasing an additional 736 shares during the last quarter. 52.85% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

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.