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Joby Aviation, Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 May 2026: press release, letter to shareholders. Guidance figures: 3 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue of $24 million reported: Revenue was $24 million, mostly from the BLADE passenger business, compared with no revenue in the first quarter of 2025. Source
  • Net loss widened year on year: Net loss was $110 million, or $0.12 per share basic and diluted, compared with $82 million a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA loss widened: Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was a loss of $179 million, $51 million higher than a year earlier. Source
  • Warrant and earnout revaluation gain: A $106 million non-cash gain from revaluing warrants, earnout shares and contingent consideration, plus $18 million of interest and other income, took other income to $124 million. Source
  • SR3 audit completed with FAA: Joby completed its SR3 audit, the third of four FAA reviews in certification, which it describes as a long-lead item. Source
  • First FAA-conforming aircraft flew: The first FAA-conforming aircraft for TIA, N547JX, flew for the first time and is the first of a fleet in production for TIA testing. Source
  • Five eIPP applications selected: Management said the eIPP selections pave the way for early operations ahead of FAA type certification. Source
  • Cash and investments reached $2.5 billion: Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $2.5 billion at March 31, 2026, up from $1.4 billion at year-end 2025. Source

“We close it out with a very strong balance sheet and the clearest path we've ever had to beginning passenger operations.”

JoeBen Bevirt, founder and CEO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Full-year total revenue SourceFull year 2026$105 million to $115 millionKept
Use of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments SourceFirst half 2026$340 million to $370 million, excluding the net $32 million Ohio facility purchaseKept
Initial passenger operations Source2026Expected to begin in 2026Kept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance kept: Full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $105 million to $115 million was restated without change. Source
  • Guidance kept: First-half 2026 use-of-cash estimate of $340 million to $370 million was restated without change. Source
  • New: A partnership with Air Space Intelligence was announced during the quarter to integrate air taxis into airspace. Source
  • New: Joby was selected in eIPP applications covering five programs and 11 states, including New York, Texas and Florida. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue of $24 million reported: Revenue was $24 million, mostly from the BLADE passenger business, compared with no revenue in the first quarter of 2025. Source
  • Net loss widened year on year: Net loss was $110 million, or $0.12 per share basic and diluted, compared with $82 million a year earlier. Source
  • Net loss narrowed from fourth quarter: Compared with the fourth quarter, the net loss was $12 million lower, while loss from operations was $27 million higher. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA loss widened: Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was a loss of $179 million, $51 million higher than a year earlier. Source

Operating expenses and cost of revenue

  • Research and development rose $43 million: Research and development rose to support certification and manufacturing readiness; total operating expenses were $258 million. Source
  • SG&A and cost of revenue increased: Selling, general and administrative expenses rose $33 million, and cost of revenue of $19 million was primarily tied to the BLADE business. Source
  • Stock compensation and depreciation reported: Operating expenses included $44 million of stock-based compensation and $11 million of depreciation and amortization. Source
  • Demonstration revenue did not recur: Operating loss rose from the prior quarter partly because revenue from fourth-quarter flight demonstrations did not recur. Source

“We see our selection in such a broad range of applications as a strong indicator of future demand and we’re preparing for that demand now, by scaling our manufacturing operations in California and Ohio”

Joby Aviation, Inc., letter to shareholders

Other income and net loss

  • Warrant and earnout revaluation gain: A $106 million non-cash gain from revaluing warrants, earnout shares and contingent consideration, plus $18 million of interest and other income, took other income to $124 million. Source
  • Operating loss before other income: Loss from operations was $234 million, on $258 million of operating expenses against $24 million of revenue. Source

Certification progress with FAA

  • SR3 audit completed with FAA: Joby completed its SR3 audit, the third of four FAA reviews in certification, which it describes as a long-lead item. Source
  • First FAA-conforming aircraft flew: The first FAA-conforming aircraft for TIA, N547JX, flew for the first time and is the first of a fleet in production for TIA testing. Source
  • Stage two considered essentially complete: Management considers the second certification stage essentially complete, based on data as of May 1, 2026. Source

Manufacturing scale-up

  • Composites output above 2.5 times: A third shift is being added to composites layup and fiber placement, with composites output above 2.5 times last year. Source
  • Parts in production for ninth aircraft: Composite parts for the ninth conforming aircraft are in production, and the first conforming propeller blade build has begun in Ohio. Source
  • Ohio footprint nearly doubled: Ohio capacity was expanded to nearly 1.5 million square feet, close to double the previous manufacturing footprint. Source
  • Santa Cruz structural testing capacity: Three large-scale structural tests can now run at the same time in new Santa Cruz facilities. Source

Electric Skies tour and eIPP

  • Five eIPP applications selected: Management said the eIPP selections pave the way for early operations ahead of FAA type certification. Source
  • Superpilot autonomy included in applications: Joby was also selected for applications featuring Superpilot, its autonomous flight platform, widening the use cases partner states can explore. Source
  • Electric Skies tour reached New York: Joby completed New York City's first point-to-point eVTOL flights, from JFK to Manhattan heliports, in late April. Source
  • Oakland flights within Class B airspace: Bay Area flights included a multi-leg route from Marina past the Golden Gate Bridge and in and out of Oakland International Airport. Source

Vertiports and international infrastructure

  • Century City vertiport plans announced: Plans were announced for a Century City vertiport in Los Angeles, with agreements at Santa Monica and John Wayne airports. Source
  • San Jose SAP Center vertiport explored: Joby partnered with the San Jose Sharks to explore a vertiport at the SAP Center as part of a wider district redevelopment. Source
  • Dubai hub vertiport completed: The Dubai International Vertiport is complete and will be the regional operational hub, with a second vertiport nearing completion at American University of Dubai. Source

Future capabilities and airspace

  • Turbine-electric VTOL completed transition: The turbine-electric VTOL aircraft completed transition flights, including a 148-mile flight at maximum take-off weight. Source
  • Army demonstration with L3Harris: With partner L3Harris, Joby demonstrated the turbine-electric aircraft to U.S. Army representatives at its California facility. Source
  • Air Space Intelligence airspace partnership: Joby is working with ASI, which uses AI-based 4D modeling, on how eVTOL operations integrate into the national airspace. Source

Cash, capital and spending

  • Cash and investments reached $2.5 billion: Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $2.5 billion at March 31, 2026, up from $1.4 billion at year-end 2025. Source
  • Cash use of $195 million: Use of cash, excluding about $1.3 billion from financings, was $195 million, or $163 million excluding the Ohio purchase. Source
  • Ohio facility purchase cost $32 million net: The $62 million purchase of the new Ohio facility, partly financed, used $32 million of net cash in March. Source
  • Operating cash outflow reported: Net cash used in operating activities was $144 million, compared with $111 million a year earlier. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 May 2026

  • ASI joint demonstrations planned: Joint demonstrations with ASI, including live operational exercises, are expected later this year. Source
  • EIPP agreements being finalized: Each selected eIPP program is finalizing an agreement with the FAA and DOT that sets scope, roles and timelines. Source
  • Electric Skies tour to key markets: The tour will bring aircraft to key early markets across the country, timed to the 250th anniversary. Source
  • Investor and airshow calendar: Upcoming events listed include the Jefferies Innovative Aerospace Summit, Farnborough International Airshow and Canaccord Genuity conference. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: Certification completion percentages may move slightly as documents are edited and resubmitted. Source
  • Regulatory: A small share of Means of Compliance may stay open to address minor design changes later in the process. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: The Q4 letter said the first FAA-conforming TIA aircraft was set to fly shortly; this letter reports it flew this quarter. Source
  • Not stated: The Ohio purchase was excluded from first-half cash guidance, as communicated when that guidance was given. Source
  • Not stated: The Q4 letter expected first passengers in Dubai this year; this letter says initial operations are expected to begin in 2026. 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.