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Joby Aviation, Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 25 February 2026: press release, letter to shareholders. Guidance figures: 3 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • FAA certification progress rose 18 points: The company reported an 18 point increase in FAA progress on the fourth stage of certification, which it described as a record. Source
  • First passengers expected in Dubai: Joby expects to carry its first passengers in Dubai in 2026, and to complete early U.S. operations under the eIPP. Source
  • Production to double in 2027: Joby plans to double manufacturing from two to four aircraft per month in 2027, and has begun procuring capital equipment at its California and Ohio sites. Source
  • Dayton-area facility agreed: An agreement was signed to acquire a facility of more than 700,000 square feet, ready for immediate use, with operations expected to begin this year. Source
  • Net loss narrowed on warrant revaluation: Net loss was $121.5 million, down $124.7 million from the fourth quarter of 2024, mainly from a non-cash revaluation of warrants, earnout shares and contingent consideration. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA loss widened: The non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA loss was $154.1 million, reflecting employee and support costs for aircraft development, certification, manufacturing and Blade. Source
  • Year-end cash and investments: The company held $1.41 billion in cash, cash equivalents and investments in marketable securities at the end of the fourth quarter. Source
  • Turbine hybrid demonstrator first flight: The turbine electric, autonomous VTOL demonstrator flew for the first time, with a hybrid turbine powertrain and the SuperPilot autonomy stack. Source

“2026 will mark a key inflection point for Joby.”

JoeBen Bevirt, founder and CEO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Total revenue Sourcefull year 2026$105 million to $115 millionNew
Use of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments Sourcethrough first half 2026$340 million to $370 millionNew
Kazakhstan aircraft and service sales Sourcenot statedup to $250 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New: The company signed an agreement to acquire a manufacturing facility in the Dayton, Ohio area. Source
  • New: A letter of intent in Kazakhstan is supported by a parallel memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development. Source
  • New: A partnership with Metropolis Technologies covers planned vertiports across the U.S. Source
  • New: A turbine electric, autonomous VTOL demonstrator was announced as a concept and then flew for the first time. Source
  • New: Joby plans to work with the General Authority of Civil Aviation in Saudi Arabia on a streamlined approval process. Source

Certification and aircraft readiness

  • FAA certification progress rose 18 points: The company reported an 18 point increase in FAA progress on the fourth stage of certification, which it described as a record. Source
  • First TIA aircraft set to fly: The first FAA-conforming aircraft for Type Inspection Authorization is set to fly shortly, and all required TIA aircraft are in production. Source
  • Over 9,000 miles flown in 2025: The ground and flight test program saw the electric air taxi fly more than 9,000 miles in 2025. Source

Early operations and launch

  • First passengers expected in Dubai: Joby expects to carry its first passengers in Dubai in 2026, and to complete early U.S. operations under the eIPP. Source
  • Dubai vertiport network under way: Four Dubai vertiports were announced; construction is underway at Dubai International Airport and the American University of Dubai. Source
  • Uber app integration details released: The company released details of how Joby will be integrated into the Uber app, providing customers with end-to-end journeys. Source
  • DOT advanced air mobility strategy welcomed: The company welcomed the U.S. Department of Transportation's Advanced Air Mobility National Strategy, described as a clear policy roadmap for AAM deployment. Source
  • 32-mile flight to Santa Cruz: The company completed a 32-mile flight from its Marina facility across Monterey Bay to its original home in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Source

“we’ve begun to shift our focus from how and when we’ll go to market, to how many aircraft we can produce and where to deploy them.”

JoeBen Bevirt, founder and CEO

Production scale-up and facilities

  • Production to double in 2027: Joby plans to double manufacturing from two to four aircraft per month in 2027, and has begun procuring capital equipment at its California and Ohio sites. Source
  • Dayton-area facility agreed: An agreement was signed to acquire a facility of more than 700,000 square feet, ready for immediate use, with operations expected to begin this year. Source
  • Hiring for round-the-clock production: The company is hiring to support round-the-clock manufacturing operations, and launched propeller production at its Ohio facility. Source

Financial results for the quarter

  • Fourth quarter revenue reported: Fourth quarter revenue was $30.8 million, compared with $55 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2024; full-year 2025 revenue was $53.4 million. Source
  • Net loss narrowed on warrant revaluation: Net loss was $121.5 million, down $124.7 million from the fourth quarter of 2024, mainly from a non-cash revaluation of warrants, earnout shares and contingent consideration. Source
  • Operating expenses on certification and manufacturing: Operating expenses were $237.6 million, including stock-based compensation of $41.4 million; loss from operations was $206.8 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA loss widened: The non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA loss was $154.1 million, reflecting employee and support costs for aircraft development, certification, manufacturing and Blade. Source
  • Blade revenue partly offset costs: Operating costs included the acquisition and operation of Blade's passenger business, partly offset by higher Blade revenue than in the third quarter. Source
  • Full-year net loss per share: Net loss per share, basic and diluted, was $(1.13) for 2025 against $(0.87) for 2024, and $(0.14) for the fourth quarter. Source

“we’re confident now is the right time to scale production so that we’re ready to serve the incredible demand ahead.”

JoeBen Bevirt, founder and CEO

Cash and capital

  • Year-end cash and investments: The company held $1.41 billion in cash, cash equivalents and investments in marketable securities at the end of the fourth quarter. Source
  • 2025 cash use before equity raised: Use of cash, excluding money raised from equity financings, was $539 million during 2025. Source
  • February offerings net about $1.2 billion: Underwritten equity and convertible debt offerings after year end, with existing and new shareholders, produced net proceeds of about $1.2 billion. Source
  • Property and equipment purchases rose: Purchases of property and equipment were $53.9 million in 2025, compared with $40.6 million in 2024. Source

Hybrid demonstrator and testing

  • Turbine hybrid demonstrator first flight: The turbine electric, autonomous VTOL demonstrator flew for the first time, with a hybrid turbine powertrain and the SuperPilot autonomy stack. Source
  • L3Harris eyes defense applications: L3Harris plans to equip the hybrid aircraft for defense applications such as contested logistics and loyal wingman operations. Source
  • Hybrid testing continues toward demonstrations: The hybrid aircraft continues ground and flight testing ahead of operational demonstrations with government customers planned for 2026. Source

Demand and international agreements

  • Metropolis vertiport partnership: A partnership with Metropolis Technologies is to develop 25 vertiports across the U.S., using its parking locations. Source
  • Kazakhstan letter of intent with pre-delivery payments: The Kazakhstan letter of intent includes pre-delivery payments and is supported by a parallel memorandum of understanding with the country's ministry. Source
  • Saudi approval process with GACA: Joby is working with GACA to use the FAA's certification standards as a foundation for a streamlined approval process. Source
  • Japan consortium and Fuji demonstration: Joby completed a flight demonstration at Toyota's Fuji Speedway and participates in a Nomura Real Estate-led consortium selected by Tokyo. Source
  • Significant demand and disclosed sales: Management said it sees significant demand across the globe, and more than $1 billion in potential aircraft and service sales were disclosed last year. Source

Coming up, as management said on 25 February 2026

  • FAA pilots to fly for credit: FAA pilots are expected to fly the aircraft later this year in for-credit testing, with data used to support a Type Certificate. Source
  • Red Sea pre-commercial flights planned: Pre-commercial evaluation flights, with charging, airspace integration and ground communications, are planned for the first half of 2026. Source
  • Upcoming investor conferences listed: The company listed upcoming investor conferences, including the Raymond James and Morgan Stanley events. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: Some Means of Compliance remain open, and minor design changes may occur later in the certification process. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The first of two CAE flight simulators was delivered and is scheduled to be qualified at the highest FAA classifications. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.