Joby Aviation Inc (JOBY) is not a strong buy at the moment for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy. While the company shows promising growth potential in the eVTOL market and is nearing FAA certification, the financial performance, insider selling, and mixed analyst ratings suggest caution. The stock is better suited for investors willing to take on higher risk and wait for clearer signals of profitability or stronger market sentiment.
The MACD is positive and expanding, indicating bullish momentum. RSI is at 71.103, which is neutral but leaning towards overbought territory. Moving averages are converging, suggesting indecision in the trend. The stock is trading near its resistance level of 9.268, with a pivot at 8.657.

Joby is nearing FAA certification and plans to start commercial flights in Dubai by
The acquisition of Blade Air Mobility provides market access and strengthens its position in the eVTOL market.
Revenue increased significantly in Q4 2025, up 55965.45% YoY.
Insiders are selling shares, with selling activity increasing by 326.25% over the last month.
Analysts have mixed ratings, with some lowering price targets and expressing concerns about cash burn.
Net income and EPS have significantly declined YoY, indicating ongoing financial challenges.
In Q4 2025, revenue increased to $30.84M, up 55965.45% YoY. However, net income dropped to -$121.54M, down -50.65% YoY, and EPS fell to -0.14, down -58.82% YoY. Gross margin improved to 100%, up 66.67% YoY, but the company remains unprofitable.
Analyst ratings are mixed. H.C. Wainwright upgraded the stock to Buy with an $18 price target, citing progress on FAA certification and the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program. However, Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan lowered price targets to $6 and $7, respectively, citing concerns about cash burn and valuation. Canaccord also lowered its target to $15.50 due to dilution from recent capital raises.