Hexcel Corporation

Cognex Corporation

Tesla, Inc.

Lee Samaha, a contributing stock market analyst at the Motley Fool, has&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2025/08/11/3-underdog-stocks-that-could-outperform-the-market/">named</a> three underdog stocks that could outperform the market in the second half of the year. In the first half, they all retreated, but Samaha says the issues that led to their underperformance appear temporary, and their long-term growth prospects look "superb."

The Motley Fool: Three underdog stocks set to outperform the market in 2H

Joby Aviation, Inc.

Shares of flying taxi developer Joby Aviation jumped 17% yesterday, July 16, to hit an all-time high. The defense sector's interest in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft has made the company's CEO a billionaire again. Still, some analysts are cautious about Joby's prospects.

Flying taxi maker Joby hits all-time high. Analysts are divided on the outlook.

Archer Aviation Inc.

Quotes of small-cap air taxi developer Archer Aviation have collapsed nearly a quarter in the past two weeks but, as the Motley Fool <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2025/06/01/should-you-buy-archer-aviation-while-its-below-133/">argues</a>, have the potential to soar again this year. Risk-tolerant investors now have an opportunity to to buy into the stock before the all-important first commercial flight takes place. Meanwhile, most market participants will probably opt to stay on the sidelines for now.&nbsp;

Motley Fool asks: Is it worth investing in eVTOL aircraft developer Archer on a dip?

Toyota Motor Corporation

Quotes on air taxi maker Joby Aviation surged almost 29% yesterday, May 28, after the company <a href="https://ir.jobyaviation.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/130/joby-aviation-announces-closing-of-250-million-investment">announced</a> it had received half of a p<a href="https://ir.jobyaviation.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/107/toyota-to-invest-500-million-in-joby-aviation">reviously agreed</a> $500 million investment from Toyota. The Motley Fool <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2025/05/28/why-joby-aviation-stock-is-soaring-today/">says</a> that even though the funding itself was not unexpected, the news sparked investor enthusiasm around the stock and its relationship with the iconic automaker — especially amid attacks on its main peer, Archer Aviation.

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