Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY – Get Free Report) insider Didier Papadopoulos sold 4,231 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $9.94, for a total transaction of $42,056.14. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 138,135 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,373,061.90. This represents a 2.97% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website.
Didier Papadopoulos also recently made the following trade(s):
- On Tuesday, March 17th, Didier Papadopoulos sold 2,594 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $9.85, for a total value of $25,550.90.
- On Wednesday, March 11th, Didier Papadopoulos sold 1,172 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $9.90, for a total value of $11,602.80.
- On Tuesday, March 10th, Didier Papadopoulos sold 1,915 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $10.25, for a total value of $19,628.75.
- On Tuesday, February 17th, Didier Papadopoulos sold 6,366 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $9.74, for a total value of $62,004.84.
- On Friday, February 13th, Didier Papadopoulos sold 10,382 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $9.88, for a total value of $102,574.16.
- On Wednesday, February 11th, Didier Papadopoulos sold 816 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $10.14, for a total value of $8,274.24.
- On Tuesday, February 10th, Didier Papadopoulos sold 1,333 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $10.55, for a total transaction of $14,063.15.
- On Wednesday, January 14th, Didier Papadopoulos sold 804 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $14.53, for a total transaction of $11,682.12.
- On Tuesday, January 13th, Didier Papadopoulos sold 1,367 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $14.84, for a total value of $20,286.28.
- 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.
Joby Aviation Stock Performance
Shares of JOBY traded up $0.10 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, reaching $9.92. 18,754,516 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 28,509,260. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $11.67 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $13.90. The stock has a market capitalization of $9.05 billion, a PE ratio of -8.71 and a beta of 2.59. Joby Aviation, Inc. has a 52 week low of $4.96 and a 52 week high of $20.95.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
JOBY has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Canaccord Genuity Group reissued a “hold” rating and issued a $15.50 price target on shares of Joby Aviation in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. The Goldman Sachs Group assumed coverage on shares of Joby Aviation in a research note on Monday, December 1st. They issued a “sell” rating and a $10.00 price objective for the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their target price on shares of Joby Aviation from $8.00 to $7.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, February 26th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Joby Aviation in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, HC Wainwright restated a “buy” rating and issued a $18.00 price target on shares of Joby Aviation in a report on Thursday, March 12th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Joby Aviation has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $13.81.
Check Out Our Latest Analysis on Joby Aviation
Key Headlines Impacting Joby Aviation
Here are the key news stories impacting Joby Aviation this week:
- Positive Sentiment: FAA certification momentum and near-term commercial plans: coverage highlights that Joby has hit a major FAA milestone and is moving closer to commercial air-taxi service, a direct catalyst for revenue prospects and valuation re-rating. As Joby Aviation Approaches FAA Certification, Should You Buy the eVTOL Stock Now?
- Positive Sentiment: Operational & regulatory progress highlighted by a high-profile demonstration (Golden Gate flight) that signals readiness and credibility for urban air mobility operations—helps justify future revenue assumptions. Joby Aviation’s Golden Gate Flight Signals a New Era for eVTOL
- Positive Sentiment: Selected for a federal pilot program to accelerate eVTOL adoption — this could speed site approvals, public testing and adoption in target markets, reducing go‑to‑market risk if executed. Joby Aviation selected for federal pilot program to accelerate eVTOL adoption
- Positive Sentiment: Catalyst from institutional conviction: coverage notes Cathie Wood / ARK increasing exposure to Joby, which can attract momentum flows and retail interest. Cathie Wood Is Doubling Down on Joby Aviation Stock. Is JOBY a Buy for March 2026?
- Negative Sentiment: Infrastructure bottleneck risk: an exclusive piece flags vertiport availability as the biggest constraint—without dense landing/charging sites, projected urban trips and revenue models weaken materially. This is a structural execution risk that could limit growth even after certification. EXCLUSIVE: Joby Aviation’s Biggest Risk Isn’t The Aircraft — It’s The Vertiport Bottleneck
- Negative Sentiment: Legal/competitive risk: rival Archer filed a countersuit involving Joby — ongoing litigation can increase costs, distract management, and create uncertainty around tech/intellectual property disputes. Archer Aviation Just Slapped a Countersuit on Rival Joby. Here’s How It Could Affect the Air Taxi Rivals’ Stock.
- Negative Sentiment: Recent insider sales: Director Didier Papadopoulos sold small parcels on March 16–17 (total ~6,825 shares), trimming his position. While dollar amounts are modest, ongoing insider selling can be perceived negatively by investors. SEC Form 4 — Insider Sales
Institutional Trading of Joby Aviation
A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in JOBY. Sowell Financial Services LLC bought a new position in Joby Aviation during the third quarter valued at about $663,000. Pier 88 Investment Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Joby Aviation during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $635,000. Voya Investment Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Joby Aviation by 20.0% in the 3rd quarter. Voya Investment Management LLC now owns 1,150,050 shares of the company’s stock worth $18,562,000 after purchasing an additional 192,064 shares during the period. Valeo Financial Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Joby Aviation in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $461,000. Finally, Udine Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Joby Aviation in the third quarter worth $1,414,000. 52.85% of the stock is 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.
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