Joby Aviation Acquires Manufacturing Facility in Ohio
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 07 2026
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Joby Aviation announced it has signed an agreement to acquire a manufacturing facility in the Dayton, Ohio area spanning more than 700,000 square feet. The facility, which is ready for immediate use, will initially support Joby's plans to double production to four aircraft per month in 2027, while also providing space for significant future growth. The factory complements Joby's existing production facilities in California and Ohio, with operations in the new facility expected to begin this year.
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.
