Joby Aviation Outperforms Peers with 62.4% Rise in 2025, Preparing for 2026 Launches
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 19h ago
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Source: Fool
- FAA Certification Lead: Joby Aviation is ahead in the FAA certification race in 2025, bolstered by partnerships with Toyota, Delta Air Lines, and Uber, which assist in transitioning from R&D to commercialization, enhancing market competitiveness.
- Production Capacity Doubling: Joby announced a doubling of its aircraft production capacity at its Marina, California facility, which not only boosts production efficiency but also prepares the company for future market demand, reflecting confidence in growth.
- International Market Expansion: In 2025, Joby showcased its technology at the Dubai Airshow and plans to launch an air taxi service in Dubai in 2026, while also signing a memorandum of understanding in Saudi Arabia for pre-commercial evaluation flights of its electric air taxi in the first half of 2026, further expanding its international footprint.
- Accelerated Commercialization: Joby plans to conduct Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) flights with FAA pilots in early 2026, the final stage before full type certification, with successful completion potentially leading to significant stock price increases.
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 15.50 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
4 Hold
1 Sell
Hold
Current: 15.120
Low
8.00
Averages
15.50
High
22.00
Current: 15.120
Low
8.00
Averages
15.50
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.
