Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY – Get Free Report) insider Didier Papadopoulos sold 3,394 shares of Joby Aviation stock in a transaction on Monday, April 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $8.76, for a total transaction of $29,731.44. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 144,284 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,263,927.84. This trade represents a 2.30% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
Didier Papadopoulos also recently made the following trade(s):
- On Thursday, April 2nd, Didier Papadopoulos sold 12,965 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $8.15, for a total transaction of $105,664.75.
- 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 transaction of $25,550.90.
- On Monday, March 16th, Didier Papadopoulos sold 4,231 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $9.94, for a total transaction of $42,056.14.
- On Wednesday, March 11th, Didier Papadopoulos sold 1,172 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $9.90, for a total transaction 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 transaction 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 transaction of $62,004.84.
- On Friday, February 13th, Didier Papadopoulos sold 10,382 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $9.88, for a total transaction 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 transaction of $8,274.24.
- On Tuesday, February 10th, Didier Papadopoulos sold 1,333 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The shares were 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.
Joby Aviation Stock Down 3.8%
Shares of Joby Aviation stock traded down $0.33 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $8.37. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 19,505,770 shares, compared to its average volume of 27,114,582. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $9.83 and its 200-day moving average price is $13.38. The firm has a market cap of $7.63 billion, a PE ratio of -7.34 and a beta of 2.68. Joby Aviation, Inc. has a 52 week low of $5.26 and a 52 week high of $20.95.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
JOBY has been the subject of several research analyst reports. HC Wainwright restated a “buy” rating and set a $18.00 price objective on shares of Joby Aviation in a research report on Thursday, March 12th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Joby Aviation in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price objective on shares of Joby Aviation from $8.00 to $7.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, February 26th. Needham & Company LLC dropped their target price on shares of Joby Aviation to $18.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, February 26th. Finally, Oppenheimer set a $18.00 target price on shares of Joby Aviation in a report on Thursday, February 26th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Joby Aviation has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $13.81.
Key Stories Impacting Joby Aviation
Here are the key news stories impacting Joby Aviation this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Joby announced a partnership with Air Space Intelligence (ASI) to accelerate integration of electric air taxis into the U.S. National Airspace System — a commercial and regulatory collaboration that could speed route scaling and operational readiness. Joby and Air Space Intelligence Partner to Prepare U.S. Airspace for Scaled Electric Flight
- Positive Sentiment: A federal pilot program will let Joby operate in 10 states before full FAA certification, expanding near-term commercial footprint and revenue pathways if service launches scale as planned. What’s Going On With Joby Aviation Stock Monday
- Neutral Sentiment: MarketBeat highlights Joby among “low-rated” stocks with large analyst price-target gaps, implying notable upside exists if execution improves — a double-edged signal for investors weighing risk vs. reward. 3 Low-Rated Stocks With Big Price-Target Gaps
- Neutral Sentiment: A competitor (Vertical Aerospace) reported a piloted transition milestone, validating eVTOL technical progress across the sector — positive for industry credibility but increases competition for early commercial routes and capital. Vertical Aerospace: The Milestone that Changes the Pitch
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: filings show the CEO sold $128,957.45 and another insider sold $105,664.75 in recent transactions — transactions that can sour investor sentiment even if routine. Insider Selling: Joby Aviation CEO Sells Joby Aviation Insider Sells
- Negative Sentiment: Analysis in The Motley Fool questions long-term scalability of Joby’s model — highlighting operational, infrastructure and demand uncertainties that could temper valuation until clear recurring revenue emerges. Joby Aviation Has Shown That Its Air Taxis Can Fly, but Are They Scalable?
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Sowell Financial Services LLC bought a new position in Joby Aviation in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $663,000. Pier 88 Investment Partners LLC bought a new position in Joby Aviation in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $635,000. Voya Investment Management LLC increased its position in Joby Aviation by 20.0% during the 3rd quarter. Voya Investment Management LLC now owns 1,150,050 shares of the company’s stock valued at $18,562,000 after purchasing an additional 192,064 shares during the period. Valeo Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Joby Aviation during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $461,000. Finally, Udine Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Joby Aviation during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $1,414,000. Institutional investors own 52.85% of the company’s stock.
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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