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

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) insider Didier Papadopoulos sold 11,650 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $13.51, for a total value of $157,391.50. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 120,147 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,623,185.97. This trade represents a 8.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at 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 stock was 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 shares were sold at an average price of $14.08, for a total transaction of $27,864.32.
• On Monday, December 15th, Didier Papadopoulos sold 5,987 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $14.99, for a total transaction of $89,745.13.

Joby Aviation Price Performance

Shares of JOBY stock opened at $16.27 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $14.83 billion, a PE ratio of -12.14 and a beta of 2.56. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $14.64 and its two-hundred day moving average is $14.95. Joby Aviation, Inc. has a 12 month low of $4.96 and a 12 month high of $20.95.

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

More Joby Aviation News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Joby accepted the first of two CAE flight simulators — a critical prerequisite for scaling pilot training ahead of commercial launches and regulatory checks; this reduces an operational bottleneck for early service rollout. Joby Prepares for First Wave of Air Taxi Pilot Training With CAE Flight Simulators
• Positive Sentiment: Deal and industrialization news (reported Metropolis vertiport collaboration and plans to double manufacturing capacity) is cited as the main driver of a recent strong move higher — investors view this as evidence Joby is executing commercialization and infrastructure plans. Why Did JOBY Stock Jump 12% Yesterday?
• Positive Sentiment: Sector momentum: market coverage notes a rotation back into eVTOL growth names as regulatory milestones and capital inflows make commercial flights look nearer — Joby is highlighted as a leader with substantial liquidity backing (supports lower execution risk vs. smaller peers). Flying Cars and Rising Bars: The 2026 eVTOL Breakout Begins
• Positive Sentiment: Modest insider buy by a director (~$14.6k) — a tepid but positive signal of board-level confidence (small size limits impact). Insider Buying: Joby Aviation Director Buys Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Visibility at CES and broader reports of flying‑taxi rollouts in markets like China and the UAE boost narrative and investor attention but have unclear near‑term revenue or certification impact for Joby specifically. What To Expect At CES 2026: Nvidia, AMD, Joby, Archer, D-Wave And More
• Negative Sentiment: Significant insider selling this week — multiple executives (including CEO Joeben Bevirt and former CEO/board member Bonny Simi) disclosed large sales, which can weigh on market sentiment even if for diversification/tax reasons; investors should watch for further insider flows. Joby Aviation Insider Sales Report

Institutional Trading of Joby Aviation

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Royal Bank of Canada lifted its position in shares of Joby Aviation by 110.5% during the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 85,070 shares of the company’s stock worth $512,000 after purchasing an additional 44,659 shares in the last quarter. EP Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Joby Aviation by 11.7% in the first quarter. EP Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 37,407 shares of the company’s stock valued at $225,000 after purchasing an additional 3,909 shares in the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Joby Aviation during the 1st quarter worth approximately $273,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its holdings in Joby Aviation by 16.6% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 502,909 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,050,000 after buying an additional 71,695 shares in the last quarter. Finally, PharVision Advisers LLC acquired a new stake in Joby Aviation during the 1st quarter worth approximately $61,000. 52.85% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts have recently commented on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on Joby Aviation from $7.00 to $8.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Morgan Stanley upped their target price on shares of Joby Aviation from $7.00 to $15.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 9th. 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 shares of Joby Aviation from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. Finally, HC Wainwright restated a “neutral” rating on shares of Joby Aviation in a report on Monday, November 24th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $13.43.

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.