Cathie Wood Doubles Down on Joby Aviation Amid JPMorgan's Short Position
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1h ago
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Source: Benzinga
- Investment Clash: Cathie Wood has been steadily increasing her stake in Joby Aviation through ARK Invest, framing it as a core investment in urban air mobility, while JPMorgan has labeled it a short idea due to its high valuation.
- Business Plan: Joby aims to launch commercial operations in Dubai by late 2026, with its first vertiport at Dubai International Airport, showcasing its ambitious plans in the urban air mobility sector.
- Production Expansion: Joby is scaling up manufacturing with a massive 700,000-square-foot facility in Ohio, targeting an increase in production capacity to four aircraft per month by 2027 from the current two, to meet future market demands.
- Market Assessment: JPMorgan critiques Joby's valuation, noting its 14x price-to-book ratio is significantly higher than competitors, while the company remains deeply unprofitable, facing cash burn and dilution risks.
Analyst Views on JOBY
Wall Street analysts forecast JOBY stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for JOBY is 15.67 USD with a low forecast of 8.00 USD and a high forecast of 22.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
6 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
3 Hold
2 Sell
Hold
Current: 14.540
Low
8.00
Averages
15.67
High
22.00
Current: 14.540
Low
8.00
Averages
15.67
High
22.00
About JOBY
Joby Aviation, Inc. is a transportation company developing an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing air taxi. The Company is engaged in designing and testing a piloted all-electric, vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The Joby eVTOL is designed to transport a pilot and up to four passengers or an expected payload of up to 1,000 pounds at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour (mph). The aircraft is optimized for urban routes, with a target range of up to 100 miles on a single charge. The Company plans to manufacture, own and operate its aircraft itself, building a vertically integrated transportation company that delivers transportation services to customers, including government agencies such as the United States Air Force (USAF) through sales or contracted operations, and to individual end-users through a convenient app-based aerial ridesharing service. It also offers a network of terminals and loyal flyers in markets like New York and in Southern Europe.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
