Didier Papadopoulos Sells 6,366 Shares of Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) Stock

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) insider Didier Papadopoulos sold 6,366 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $9.74, for a total value of $62,004.84. Following the transaction, the insider owned 128,548 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,252,057.52. This represents a 4.72% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link.

Didier Papadopoulos also recently made the following trade(s):

• 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 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 value 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 shares were sold at an average price of $14.84, for a total transaction of $20,286.28.
• 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 transaction of $101,835.36.
• On Friday, January 2nd, Didier Papadopoulos sold 11,650 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $13.51, for a total transaction of $157,391.50.
• 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

NYSE:JOBY opened at $10.10 on Thursday. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $13.20 and a two-hundred day moving average of $14.74. The stock has a market cap of $9.21 billion, a P/E ratio of -7.54 and a beta of 2.57. Joby Aviation, Inc. has a 1-year low of $4.96 and a 1-year high of $20.95.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms have issued reports on JOBY. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on Joby Aviation from $7.00 to $8.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a report on Friday, October 31st. Canaccord Genuity Group reaffirmed a “hold” rating and issued a $15.50 price target on shares of Joby Aviation in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Joby Aviation from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. The Goldman Sachs Group initiated coverage on shares of Joby Aviation in a research report on Monday, December 1st. They issued a “sell” rating and a $10.00 target price for the company. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Joby Aviation in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $13.21.

Institutional Trading of Joby Aviation

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Fifth Third Bancorp raised its holdings in shares of Joby Aviation by 207.4% during the fourth quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 1,998 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 1,348 shares during the period. Asset Planning Inc grew its position 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 buying an additional 700 shares during the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Joby Aviation by 284.8% in the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,540 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 1,880 shares during the last quarter. Canton Hathaway LLC bought a new position in Joby Aviation in the third quarter worth about $29,000. Finally, Strategic Advocates LLC acquired a new position in Joby Aviation in the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Institutional investors own 52.85% of the company’s stock.

Joby Aviation News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Joby announced a plan to reach a production rate of four aircraft per month by 2027 and is embedding roughly 200 Toyota engineers on its lines to implement the Toyota Production System — a move that materially improves manufacturing credibility, could lower unit costs, and supports a pathway to scale and future profitability. Made by Toyota: Joby Aviation Targeting 4 Aircraft Per Month
• Positive Sentiment: Congress is pushing the FAA to accelerate certification for electric air taxis — a regulatory tailwind that could shorten Joby’s path to commercial service and monetize its production ramp earlier than expected. Congress Wants FAA to Speed Electric Air Taxi Certification
• Neutral Sentiment: Joby’s January capital raise (~$1B of equity and convertibles) increased cash runway above $1B and funds the Dayton facility and ramp — this materially lowers short-term insolvency risk but previously caused dilution that pressured the share price. Made by Toyota: Joby Aviation Targeting 4 Aircraft Per Month
• Negative Sentiment: Significant insider selling this week — including CEO Joeben Bevirt’s large block (507,182 shares at ~$9.91 reported Feb. 17) — introduces near-term selling pressure and can erode investor confidence even if proceeds are for diversification. CEO Form 4 filing
• Negative Sentiment: Additional mid-February sales by other executives (Bonny Simi, Eric Allison, Didier Papadopoulos, Gregory Bowles, Kate DeHoff) further reduce insider stakes and add to short-term supply overhang. Joby insider trades roundup

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.