Hussman Strategic Advisors Inc. Purchases Shares of 147,000 Joby Aviation, Inc. $JOBY

Hussman Strategic Advisors Inc. bought a new position in Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) in the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund bought 147,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,940,000.

A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC increased its holdings in Joby Aviation by 22.5% in the 3rd quarter. GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC now owns 3,794 shares of the company’s stock valued at $61,000 after acquiring an additional 697 shares during the last quarter. Asset Planning Inc lifted its stake 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. GoalVest Advisory LLC boosted its stake in Joby Aviation by 2.1% during the fourth quarter. GoalVest Advisory LLC now owns 33,500 shares of the company’s stock worth $442,000 after buying an additional 700 shares during the period. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans boosted its stake in shares of Joby Aviation by 4.6% during the 3rd quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans now owns 16,705 shares of the company’s stock worth $270,000 after purchasing an additional 736 shares during the period. Finally, Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA grew its stake in shares of Joby Aviation by 15.3% during the third quarter. Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA now owns 5,765 shares of the company’s stock valued at $93,000 after buying an additional 765 shares during the last quarter. 52.85% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Joby Aviation News

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

Joby Aviation Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE JOBY opened at $9.28 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $9.08 billion, a PE ratio of -8.14 and a beta of 2.61. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $9.18 and a 200 day moving average of $12.38. Joby Aviation, Inc. has a one year low of $6.18 and a one year high of $20.95.

Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) last released its earnings results 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 analysts’ expectations of $16.88 million. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned ($0.34) EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 5506.5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts predict that Joby Aviation, Inc. will post -0.82 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts recently commented on JOBY shares. Canaccord Genuity Group reaffirmed a “hold” rating and issued a $15.50 price target on shares of Joby Aviation in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. HC Wainwright restated a “buy” rating and set a $18.00 price objective on shares of Joby Aviation in a research note on Thursday, March 12th. Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and issued a $18.00 price target on shares of Joby Aviation in a report on Tuesday, April 28th. Wall Street Zen cut Joby Aviation from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Saturday. Finally, Oppenheimer set a $18.00 target price on shares of Joby Aviation in a research note on Thursday, February 26th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Joby Aviation presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $13.81.

Insider Transactions at Joby Aviation

In other Joby Aviation news, insider Eric Allison sold 27,698 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction 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 completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 750,852 shares in the company, valued at $6,156,986.40. This represents a 3.56% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, insider Kate Dehoff sold 16,235 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $9.91, for a total transaction of $160,888.85. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 149,369 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,480,246.79. This represents a 9.80% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 1,774,220 shares of company stock valued at $17,386,938. Corporate insiders own 28.50% of the company’s stock.

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.