Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) stock is up 270% -- but I'm not buying yet. Despite the buzz around urban air mobility, the company posted zero revenue last quarter and continues to burn through cash. Here are my reasons for concern -- and the one signal that could change my mind.
Stock prices used were the market prices of Aug. 7, 2025. The video was published on Aug. 13, 2025.
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