Rating Change
Barclays analysts downgraded Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) from Equal-Weight to Underweight on October 09, 2026.
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Joby Aviation, Inc. (JOBY) Downgraded to Underweight by Barclays
Barclays analysts downgraded Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) from Equal-Weight to Underweight on October 09, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) · downgrade
- Firm
- Barclays
- Rating
- Equal-Weight to Underweight
- Price at event
- $5.44
- Market capitalization
- $14.2B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Barclays downgraded Joby Aviation from Equal-Weight to Underweight on October 9, 2026, though the stock still has 6 Buy ratings among 10 recent analyst ratings.
Market Context
Joby Aviation, Inc. operates in the Industrials sector. The stock currently trades at $5.44 with a market capitalization of $14.2B. The stock has declined 68.7% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst downgrades can weigh on a stock in the short term as institutional investors who follow Barclays's research adjust their positions. However, downgrades also sometimes create buying opportunities if the market overreacts to the rating change. The reasoning behind the downgrade matters more than the rating itself.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for Joby Aviation, Inc.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 6 Buy, 2 Hold, 2 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 09, 2026 | Barclays | Underweight | N/A |
| Sep 21, 2026 | HC Wainwright & Co. | Buy | N/A |
| Aug 06, 2026 | Needham | Buy | N/A |
| May 07, 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Hold | N/A |
| May 06, 2026 | Needham | Buy | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Underweight rating mean for JOBY?
A rating of Underweight from Barclays reflects the analyst's outlook on Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
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