Joby Aviation stock price has remained in a deep bear market, falling by over 20% from its highest level this year. It crashed to a low of $7.8 on Tuesday and is hovering near its lowest level since December 24.
Joby Aviation (JOBY -6.05%), a developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, went public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company on Aug. 10, 2021. Its stock opened at $10.62 on the first day, but it only trades at around $9 as of this writing.
Flying some 33% higher over the past year, shares of Joby Aviation (JOBY 3.33%) have gained more altitude than the S&P 500, which has climbed about 22%. Growth investors who have had the air taxi stock on their radars consequently may conclude that its recent ascent means it's unlikely to continue flying higher.
They've been dropping like flies. In just the last 3 months, air taxi hopefuls Lilium Air Mobility and Volocopter filed for insolvency.
With JOBY shares moving north, we asses the investment worthiness of the stock at the current levels.
George Tsilis takes another look at Joby Aviation (JOBY). The company gained ground in the market since the last time he talked about the stock, thanks to its new partnership with Delta Airlines (DAL).
Joby Aviation raised substantial capital in Q4, boosting its cash access to $1.4 billion, and is progressing towards FAA certification and international expansion. The company is constructing facilities in Ohio and Dubai, with plans for a 4-vertiport network in Dubai, aiming for a 2025 launch. Investors should be cautious, as any FAA certification delays could impact the stock; consider holding additional capital for potential cheaper entry points.
Joby Aviation stock price continued its strong momentum, reaching a high of $10.72, its highest level since July 2023. It has surged by over 130% from its lowest level in 2024, pushing its market cap to over $7.52 billion.
Joby Aviation's stock remains speculative; it has the potential for high stock returns if it succeeds in commercial operations. The company has made significant progress toward FAA certifications, including Part 135, Part 141, and ElevateOS, but still requires type certification for its eVTOL aircraft. JOBY's financials show minimal revenue and high R&D costs; future profitability depends on consumer demand for air taxis, the company's ability to scale operations, and the right pricing strategy.
Shares of Joby Aviation (JOBY 18.17%) were soaring today on what seemed to be a combination of a meme-stock-driven rally and reports that the Biden administration would seek to restrict competition from Chinese drones.
Joby Aviation (JOBY 18.11%) stock is seeing explosive gains in Friday's trading. The flying electric vehicle (EV) specialist's share price was up 18% as of 2 p.m.
Joby Aviation Inc. NYSE: JOBY, a pioneering company in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has experienced a stellar end to the year. The stock is up 66% this quarter, bringing its year-to-date gains to 26% as of Monday's close.