Gregory Bowles Sells 4,194 Shares of Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) Stock

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) insider Gregory Bowles sold 4,194 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $13.51, for a total value of $56,660.94. Following the transaction, the insider owned 166,344 shares in the company, valued at $2,247,307.44. This represents a 2.46% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link.

Gregory Bowles also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Tuesday, November 25th, Gregory Bowles sold 3,931 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $13.72, for a total value of $53,933.32.
• On Monday, November 24th, Gregory Bowles sold 4,604 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $13.31, for a total value of $61,279.24.

Joby Aviation Price Performance

Shares of Joby Aviation stock opened at $16.27 on Wednesday. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $14.64 and its 200-day simple moving average is $14.95. Joby Aviation, Inc. has a 12 month low of $4.96 and a 12 month high of $20.95. The stock has a market capitalization of $14.83 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -12.14 and a beta of 2.56.

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

Institutional Trading of Joby Aviation

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

Key Headlines Impacting Joby Aviation

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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms have weighed in on JOBY. Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on Joby Aviation from $7.00 to $15.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 9th. Zacks Research raised Joby Aviation from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 4th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Joby Aviation in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. The Goldman Sachs Group started coverage on shares of Joby Aviation in a research report on Monday, December 1st. They set a “sell” rating and a $10.00 price objective for the company. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on shares of Joby Aviation from $7.00 to $8.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research note on Friday, October 31st. 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 company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $13.43.

Joby Aviation Company Profile

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.