Shares of Joby Aviation, Inc. (JOBY) plummeted 6.66% in intraday trading on Thursday, as investors reacted to the company's disappointing second-quarter results and mixed analyst opinions. The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer faced a sell-off following its financial report and subsequent analyst actions.
The sharp decline came after Joby Aviation reported a loss for Q2 and fell short of revenue expectations. This disappointing performance triggered a pre-market plunge and continued to affect the stock during regular trading hours. Adding to the pressure, J.P. Morgan analyst Bill Peterson maintained a Sell rating on Joby Aviation with a price target of $7.00, citing high execution risks and overvaluation concerns.
The stock's movement was further influenced by a series of analyst actions. HC Wainwright downgraded Joby Aviation to Neutral from Buy, while Canaccord Genuity cut its rating to Hold from Buy, despite raising its target price to $17 from $12. On a more positive note, Needham raised its price target to $22 from $10. However, the overall sentiment remained cautious, with FactSet reporting an average rating of Hold and a mean price target of $10.25 for the company. As Joby Aviation continues to navigate the challenges of bringing its innovative eVTOL technology to market, investors are closely watching its ability to meet financial targets and overcome execution risks in this nascent industry.