Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) Trading Up 11.5% – Here’s Why

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY)’s share price was up 11.5% on Monday . The company traded as high as $16.38 and last traded at $16.0140. Approximately 36,611,754 shares changed hands during trading, an increase of 25% from the average daily volume of 29,220,150 shares. The stock had previously closed at $14.36.

More Joby Aviation News

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts have recently commented on the stock. Morgan Stanley raised their price objective 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. HC Wainwright reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of Joby Aviation in a report on Monday, November 24th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Joby Aviation in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. Zacks Research upgraded Joby Aviation from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $22.00 price target on shares of Joby Aviation in a research report on Thursday, November 6th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $13.43.

Joby Aviation Trading Up 11.5%

The business’s 50-day moving average price is $14.63 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $14.89.

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

Insider Activity at Joby Aviation

In related news, insider Bonny W. Simi sold 110,173 shares of Joby Aviation stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $13.85, for a total transaction of $1,525,896.05. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 125,114 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,732,828.90. The trade was a 46.82% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, insider Gregory Bowles sold 4,194 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $13.51, for a total transaction of $56,660.94. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 166,344 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,247,307.44. This trade represents a 2.46% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 277,501 shares of company stock worth $4,004,816. Insiders own 32.40% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Asset Planning Inc grew its holdings in shares of Joby Aviation by 70.0% during the 3rd quarter. Asset Planning Inc now owns 1,700 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 700 shares during the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its position in Joby Aviation by 284.8% in the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,540 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 1,880 shares in the last quarter. Canton Hathaway LLC bought a new stake in shares of Joby Aviation during the third quarter worth $29,000. Strategic Advocates LLC acquired a new position in shares of Joby Aviation during the third quarter worth $29,000. Finally, Hilltop National Bank bought a new position in shares of Joby Aviation in the 3rd quarter valued at $32,000. 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.