Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) Insider Gregory Bowles Sells 3,551 Shares of Stock

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) insider Gregory Bowles sold 3,551 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, February 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $9.57, for a total value of $33,983.07. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 181,890 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,740,687.30. The trade was a 1.91% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink.

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

• On Tuesday, February 24th, Gregory Bowles sold 11,530 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $9.62, for a total value of $110,918.60.
• On Friday, February 13th, Gregory Bowles sold 4,464 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $9.88, for a total value of $44,104.32.
• On Tuesday, February 10th, Gregory Bowles sold 816 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $10.55, for a total value of $8,608.80.
• On Wednesday, January 14th, Gregory Bowles sold 5,383 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $14.72, for a total transaction of $79,237.76.
• On Tuesday, January 13th, Gregory Bowles sold 894 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $14.83, for a total transaction of $13,258.02.
• On Friday, January 2nd, Gregory Bowles sold 4,194 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $13.51, for a total transaction of $56,660.94.

Joby Aviation Price Performance

NYSE:JOBY opened at $9.74 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $8.88 billion, a PE ratio of -7.27 and a beta of 2.57. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $12.82 and a 200-day simple moving average of $14.47. Joby Aviation, Inc. has a 1-year low of $4.96 and a 1-year high of $20.95.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

JOBY has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Joby Aviation in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on Joby Aviation from $7.00 to $8.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research report on Friday, October 31st. The Goldman Sachs Group initiated coverage on Joby Aviation in a research note on Monday, December 1st. They issued a “sell” rating and a $10.00 price target on the stock. Zacks Research upgraded Joby Aviation from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 4th. Finally, HC Wainwright reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of Joby Aviation in a research note on Monday, November 24th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $13.21.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Asset Planning Inc grew its position in Joby Aviation by 70.0% during the third quarter. Asset Planning Inc now owns 1,700 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 700 shares during the period. Strategic Advocates LLC purchased a new position in shares of Joby Aviation in the 3rd quarter worth about $29,000. Canton Hathaway LLC acquired a new position in shares of Joby Aviation in the 3rd quarter valued at about $29,000. Fifth Third Bancorp grew its holdings in shares of Joby Aviation by 207.4% during the 4th 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. Finally, Hilltop National Bank purchased a new stake in shares of Joby Aviation during the 3rd quarter worth about $32,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 52.85% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Joby Aviation

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

• Positive Sentiment: Toyota expanded its investment and deepened the manufacturing partnership with Joby, adding a $250 million tranche and bringing Toyota Production System practices into Joby’s facilities — a direct show of strategic and operational support that helps de?risk certification and scale-up execution. Toyota Investment Puts Joby Production Plans And Risks In Sharper Focus
• Positive Sentiment: Feature coverage highlighting Joby’s eVTOL vision and commuter use cases boosts the story’s long-term demand narrative and investor interest in the commercial opportunity. The electric jet age returns: Joby’s eVTOL plan to lift daily commutes off the ground
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and media are forecasting heightened volatility around Joby’s imminent Q4 earnings, with one preview suggesting the stock “could swing ~12%” on the report — this increases short-term trading risk but also creates potential upside if results beat or management provides encouraging certification/production updates. Joby Aviation Stock Could Swing 12% After Q4 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector headlines (Archer vs. Vertical, and broader eVTOL legal/ liquidity stories) are driving sentiment across peers; Joby may trade on “sympathy” moves depending on competitors’ legal or funding news, making sector flow a material near?term driver. Archer’s Lawsuit Tests Vertical Aerospace’s Cash Runway, Not Just Its Design
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: Gregory Bowles reported two recent sales (Feb. 23–24) totaling 15,081 shares at ~ $9.57–$9.62 — a modest reduction in his stake. Insider sales can be interpreted as a near?term negative signal for sentiment even though the sizes are relatively small. SEC Form 4 — Gregory Bowles
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst/valuation pressure: coverage notes (and at least one sell initiation) have flagged Joby’s rich valuation vs. execution risk, which can amplify downside if the earnings call fails to deliver concrete certification or production milestones. Archer Aviation: The Billion-Dollar Battleground
• Negative Sentiment: Technical/positioning note: Joby is trading below its 50? and 200?day moving averages and has a history of wide intraday swings — factors that can exacerbate declines on weak news or misses. (Background market data)

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.