JOBY
Same story, new reminder
Joby Aviation just got another dose of Wall Street skepticism: JPMorgan maintained its underweight rating on the eVTOL maker. In plain English, that’s analyst-speak for “we’re not buying the hype yet.”
Why you should care
For a company like Joby, sentiment matters because the stock trades as much on future promise as on current business. An underweight call doesn’t change the planes, but it can absolutely change the mood around the stock—especially when investors are already debating how fast air taxis move from sci-fi trailer to actual revenue.
The analyst roulette wheel
The article also notes some history around the name:
- HC Wainwright raised its price target to $18 on February 26, 2026
- Canaccord Genuity previously moved its target from $12 to $17 on August 7, 2025
That’s the fun part of following pre-commercial companies: one analyst sees a runway, another sees a long, expensive taxiway. And the stock usually gets pulled around by both.
Big picture: Joby is still in the “prove it” phase, and ratings like this keep reminding investors that the market wants execution, not just hovercraft vibes.