Vanguard Group Inc. Boosts Stake in Joby Aviation, Inc. $JOBY

Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) by 5.1% in the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 52,488,707 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 2,540,382 shares during the period. Vanguard Group Inc. owned approximately 0.06% of Joby Aviation worth $692,851,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in JOBY. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Joby Aviation by 284.8% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,540 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 1,880 shares during the last quarter. Asset Planning Inc lifted its holdings in shares of Joby Aviation by 70.0% in 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. Canton Hathaway LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Joby Aviation in the 3rd quarter valued at about $29,000. Strategic Advocates LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Joby Aviation in the 3rd quarter valued at about $29,000. Finally, Ancora Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Joby Aviation in the 3rd quarter valued at about $35,000. 52.85% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Joby Aviation Stock Up 0.3%

Shares of JOBY stock opened at $9.28 on Monday. The stock has a market capitalization of $9.08 billion, a PE ratio of -8.14 and a beta of 2.61. Joby Aviation, Inc. has a 52-week low of $6.18 and a 52-week high of $20.95. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $9.18 and its 200 day moving average price is $12.34.

Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The company reported ($0.14) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.20) by $0.06. The company had revenue of $30.84 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.88 million. The business’s revenue was up 5506.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned ($0.34) EPS. Analysts expect that Joby Aviation, Inc. will post -0.82 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Joby Aviation News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Successful live demonstration flight at NYC’s East 34th Street Heliport showcased Joby’s all?electric eVTOL operating safely within existing urban infrastructure — a concrete step toward commercial service and municipal/FAA acceptance. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Media and local officials attended Joby’s NYC demonstration, increasing public and regulatory visibility for Joby’s integration pilot program — this kind of endorsement can accelerate route approvals and vertiport partnerships. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/upside coverage highlights a large potential rerating as Joby shifts from certification to commercialization, citing Dubai readiness, a stronger balance sheet, and FAA progress as drivers for upside. That narrative supports bullish investor positioning. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry coverage frames 2026 as make?or?break for Joby and lists specific signals to watch (certification milestones, early commercial metrics, next earnings) — useful watchlist items but not immediate catalysts. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector spillover: Joby’s NYC flights have drawn attention to peers (e.g., Archer), highlighting regulatory progress for the whole eVTOL space — this can lift the sector but also reallocate investor interest among competitors. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: High-profile skepticism persists — commentators like Jim Cramer publicly call Joby “way too risky,” which can pressure sentiment and deter risk?averse investors despite positive operational news. Article Title

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Joby Aviation news, insider Kate Dehoff sold 16,235 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $9.91, for a total transaction of $160,888.85. Following the transaction, the insider owned 149,369 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,480,246.79. The trade was a 9.80% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, insider Eric Allison sold 27,698 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, April 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $8.20, for a total value of $227,123.60. Following the transaction, the insider owned 750,852 shares in the company, valued at $6,156,986.40. The trade was a 3.56% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 1,766,026 shares of company stock worth $17,301,065. Company insiders own 32.40% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts recently issued reports on the company. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Joby Aviation in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st. Wall Street Zen cut Joby Aviation from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Saturday. Oppenheimer set a $18.00 price target on Joby Aviation in a research report on Thursday, February 26th. HC Wainwright restated a “buy” rating and issued a $18.00 price target on shares of Joby Aviation in a research report on Thursday, March 12th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and issued a $18.00 price target on shares of Joby Aviation in a research report on Tuesday, April 28th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $13.81.

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.