Insider Selling: Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) Insider Sells 2,594 Shares of Stock

Key Points

  • Insider sale: Director Didier Papadopoulos sold 2,594 Joby shares on March 17 at an average $9.85, trimming his stake by 1.88% to 135,541 shares, and has executed multiple recent stock sales totaling tens of thousands of shares over Jan–Mar, which could weigh on sentiment.
  • Operational progress: Joby reported FAA milestones, a high-profile Golden Gate demonstration and selection for a federal pilot program, moves the company closer to certification and a potential 2026 commercial air‑taxi timeline.
  • Market and analyst picture: JOBY trades near $9.9 with a ~$9.05B market cap; while Q4 revenue beat estimates ($30.8M) and EPS improved, the company remains loss-making and analysts are mixed with a consensus rating of "Reduce" and a $13.81 target.

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY - Get Free Report) insider Didier Papadopoulos sold 2,594 shares of Joby Aviation stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $9.85, for a total value of $25,550.90. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 135,541 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,335,078.85. The trade was a 1.88% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink.

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

  • On Monday, March 16th, Didier Papadopoulos sold 4,231 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $9.94, for a total value of $42,056.14.
  • On Wednesday, March 11th, Didier Papadopoulos sold 1,172 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $9.90, for a total value of $11,602.80.
  • On Tuesday, March 10th, Didier Papadopoulos sold 1,915 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $10.25, for a total transaction of $19,628.75.
  • On Tuesday, February 17th, Didier Papadopoulos sold 6,366 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $9.74, for a total transaction of $62,004.84.
  • 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 transaction of $102,574.16.
  • On Wednesday, February 11th, Didier Papadopoulos sold 816 shares of Joby Aviation stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $10.14, for a total transaction 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 transaction 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 value 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 value 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 value of $101,835.36.

Joby Aviation Trading Up 1.1%




Shares of NYSE JOBY opened at $9.92 on Wednesday. Joby Aviation, Inc. has a 12-month low of $4.96 and a 12-month high of $20.95. The company has a market cap of $9.05 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -8.71 and a beta of 2.59. The stock's 50 day simple moving average is $11.54 and its 200 day simple moving average is $13.87.

Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 25th. The company reported ($0.14) EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.20) by $0.06. The company had revenue of $30.84 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $16.88 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned ($0.34) earnings per share. Joby Aviation's quarterly revenue was up 5506.5% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Joby Aviation, Inc. will post -0.69 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

JOBY has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reissued a "sell (d-)" rating on shares of Joby Aviation in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price target on Joby Aviation from $8.00 to $7.00 and set an "underweight" rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, February 26th. Oppenheimer set a $18.00 price objective on Joby Aviation in a report on Thursday, February 26th. Needham & Company LLC cut their target price on Joby Aviation to $18.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, February 26th. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group reiterated a "hold" rating and set a $15.50 price target on shares of Joby Aviation in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Reduce" and a consensus target price of $13.81.

Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on JOBY

Joby Aviation News Roundup

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

  • Positive Sentiment: FAA milestone and near-term commercial timeline: Joby hit a major FAA milestone and is being framed as closer to certification and 2026 air‑taxi flights — a concrete step toward revenue generation if the timetable holds. As Joby Aviation Approaches FAA Certification
  • Positive Sentiment: Operational/regulatory wins showcased: Coverage of Joby’s Golden Gate flight frames recent demonstrations as validating the platform and regulatory progress — supportive for investor confidence on commercial readiness. Joby Aviation’s Golden Gate Flight Signals a New Era for eVTOL
  • Positive Sentiment: Selected for federal pilot program: Inclusion in a federal pilot program to accelerate eVTOL adoption supports industry deployment and could help with vertiport/infrastructure coordination and policy support. Joby Aviation selected for federal pilot program
  • Positive Sentiment: Cathie Wood / Ark interest: Reports that Cathie Wood is increasing exposure signal continued institutional conviction and can support secondary-market demand/liquidity. Cathie Wood Is Doubling Down on Joby Aviation Stock
  • Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/investor takeaways: Several analyst pieces ask whether JOBY is a buy ahead of service start — useful framing for investors but largely interpretive until certification and commercial metrics arrive. As Joby Aviation Approaches FAA Certification
  • Negative Sentiment: Insider share sales: Company insider Didier Papadopoulos sold ~6,825 shares across Mar 16–17 at roughly $9.85–$9.94, a small reduction in ownership that can weigh on sentiment despite the modest size. SEC filing: Insider Form 4
  • Negative Sentiment: Infrastructure risk — vertiport bottleneck: Coverage highlights that a dense network of vertiports and charging/turnaround infrastructure is critical; delays or higher-than-expected costs in building that network could materially constrain growth. Joby Aviation's Biggest Risk — The Vertiport Bottleneck
  • Negative Sentiment: Competitive/legal friction: A countersuit involving rival Archer increases legal/competitive noise; potential distraction, legal costs, and industry headline risk for Joby. Archer Countersuit

Institutional Trading of Joby Aviation

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC lifted its stake in Joby Aviation by 22.5% during the third quarter. GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC now owns 3,794 shares of the company's stock valued at $61,000 after purchasing an additional 697 shares during the last quarter. Asset Planning Inc grew its position in Joby Aviation by 70.0% in the third quarter. Asset Planning Inc now owns 1,700 shares of the company's stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 700 shares during the last quarter. GoalVest Advisory LLC increased its holdings in shares of Joby Aviation by 2.1% in the fourth quarter. GoalVest Advisory LLC now owns 33,500 shares of the company's stock valued at $442,000 after buying an additional 700 shares in the last quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans increased its holdings in shares of Joby Aviation by 4.6% in the third quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans now owns 16,705 shares of the company's stock valued at $270,000 after buying an additional 736 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Allworth Financial LP lifted its position in shares of Joby Aviation by 11.9% during the 2nd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 7,197 shares of the company's stock valued at $76,000 after acquiring an additional 763 shares during the last quarter. 52.85% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Joby Aviation Company Profile

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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.

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