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Joby Aviation, Inc. (JOBY) Stock Rating & Analysis
As of October 7, 2026, MELANY rates Joby Aviation, Inc. 46 out of 100 (Promising). Its highest factor score is catalyst setup at 79, and its lowest is price momentum at 8.
MELANY ratingRated 2026-10-07JOBY · composite score
About Joby Aviation, Inc.
Joby Aviation Inc is a transportation company developing an all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi for commercial passenger service. Designed for urban routes, the aircraft can carry a pilot and up to four passengers, or a payload of up to 1,000 pounds, at speeds up to 200 mph with a target range of up to 100 miles per charge. The company is also building an app-based platform for booking rides directly.
Rating as of 2026-10-07 · this is a dated snapshot; the live rating is in the app (Pro, free for 30 days). The price above updates in real time.
How JOBY's rating has moved
- +2Past week, since Sep 30: score rose 2 points to 46.
- +8Past four weeks, since Sep 9: Hold to Promising, score rose 8 points to 46.
Weekly points: Sep 9: 38 · Sep 16: 39 · Sep 23: 42 · Sep 30: 44 · Oct 7: 46 (this page).
From MELANY's own dated rating record. A tier change is reported as a move between named tiers; the score carries the direction.
Why JOBY scores 46/100
JOBY's 8 factor scores run from 8 to 79, and 5 of them sit above its composite of 46. Here is how JOBY breaks down.
Whether the price looks cheap or expensive against earnings, growth, and peers.
Margins, returns on capital, and balance-sheet strength.
Direction and relative strength of the recent share-price trend.
History of beating or missing estimates, and where estimates are heading.
- Earnings in 29 days (strong beat history)
What Wall Street price targets and revisions are signalling.
- Analyst targets 85% upside
- Institutional net buying +5.2%
Near-term events that could move the stock.
- Earnings in 29 days
Upside weighed against volatility and drawdown risk.
How the current rate and market regime suits this kind of company.
How JOBY compares
As of October 7, 2026, Joby Aviation, Inc. ranks 18th of 20 in eVTOL, Air Taxi and Logistics Stocks, where the average score is 57.
Key risks for JOBY
- Operating margin -675%, cash-burn business, dependent on capital markets
- Negative free cash flow, company consuming cash, not generating it
- Short interest 19% of float, high volatility risk on news
- Weak price momentum, trend not yet confirmed, may need more time to set up
- High beta 2.7, amplifies market drawdowns 1.8x+ in selloffs
Sector and theme context
Joby Aviation, Inc. sits in the Transport (eVTOL adjacent) theme, which MELANY currently rates 15/100 for strength. Theme strength feeds JOBY's momentum and catalyst factors above.
JOBY trade plan (Pro)
MELANY has a full position plan for Joby Aviation, Inc.: a smart entry zone, an alert level, position sizing, and quarterly review triggers. It is part of Market Eyes Pro, and the first 30 days are free.
How MELANY rates JOBY
MELANY is a rules-based engine that scores every stock from 0 to 100 across eight weighted factors, then re-scores as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive. Joby Aviation, Inc.'s 46/100 reflects speculative factor weighting for its profile. Position framework managed by score-based check-ins, not a fixed holding period.
Ratings are algorithmic and change with the data. They are research and education, not personalized investment advice.
Frequently asked questions about JOBY
Is Joby Aviation, Inc. (JOBY) a buy?
As of 2026-10-07, MELANY rated Joby Aviation, Inc. Promising with a composite score of 46/100. That is a dated snapshot, not the live rating, and it is an algorithmic reading built from eight factors rather than personalized investment advice. Review the factor breakdown above and the disclaimer below before making any decision.
What is Joby Aviation, Inc.'s MELANY score?
Joby Aviation, Inc. (JOBY) has a MELANY composite score of 46/100, combining valuation, business quality, price momentum, earnings track record, analyst sentiment, catalyst setup, risk-adjusted profile, macro fit.
How is the JOBY stock rating calculated?
MELANY scores JOBY from 0 to 100 across eight weighted factors using live market and fundamental data, then refreshes the rating automatically as new data arrives.
Should I buy Joby Aviation, Inc. stock?
That decision is yours; Market Eyes Live does not give buy or sell advice. What the data says: MELANY rates Joby Aviation, Inc. (JOBY) Promising with a composite of 46/100 as of 2026-10-07. The factor breakdown above shows what is driving that, which is a better basis for a decision than any one-word verdict.
What is the JOBY stock price forecast?
MELANY does not publish price targets or forecasts for JOBY. Predicting a future price is exactly the kind of false precision the confidence framework avoids. Instead it scores today's setup, 46/100 across eight factors for Joby Aviation, Inc., and re-scores automatically as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive.
Is JOBY stock overvalued or undervalued?
MELANY's valuation factor currently reads 60/100 for Joby Aviation, Inc., where a higher score means the price looks more attractive on that measure. Scores in the 70s and above read as attractively priced, the mid range as roughly fair, and low scores as stretched. The factor breakdown above shows what drives JOBY's read.
What price should I buy JOBY at?
Rather than chasing the current price, MELANY computes a smart entry zone for JOBY: the price area where risk and reward actually favor a new position, plus an alert level and position sizing. The exact levels are part of Market Eyes Pro, which starts with a 30-day free trial.
What are the risks of buying JOBY stock?
The top risks MELANY currently flags for Joby Aviation, Inc.: Operating margin -675%, cash-burn business, dependent on capital markets; Negative free cash flow, company consuming cash, not generating it; Short interest 19% of float, high volatility risk on news; Weak price momentum, trend not yet confirmed, may need more time to set up; High beta 2.7, amplifies market drawdowns 1.8x+ in selloffs. The rating on this page already weighs these against the bullish factors; see the risk-adjusted profile score in the breakdown above.
Is Joby Aviation, Inc. a good long-term investment?
For long-term durability the two factors that matter most are business quality, which MELANY scores 33/100 for Joby Aviation, Inc., and earnings track record, at 54/100. The 46/100 composite blends those with six shorter-horizon factors. Durable quality at a fair price is the long-term case to test; this is research, not personalized investment advice.
Will JOBY stock go up?
Nobody can promise a stock's direction, and Market Eyes Live does not predict prices. The measurable part: MELANY's price momentum factor reads 8/100 for JOBY right now, and the catalyst setup factor tracks whether near-term events could move it. Both re-score automatically as the data changes.
How current is this JOBY rating?
The rating on this page is a snapshot of MELANY's read as of 2026-10-07. The price shown updates live, but the score is not recomputed on this page. MELANY re-scores JOBY continuously as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive, and the current rating is in the app (Pro, free for 30 days).
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