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Google

Internet Content & Information • Communication Services • Mountain View, CA, United States • GOOG (NMS)

Alphabet Inc. offers various products and platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets segments. The Google Services segment provides products and services, including ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. It is also involved in the sale of apps and in-app purchases and digital content in the Google Play and YouTube; and devices, as well as the provision of YouTube consumer subscription services, such as YouTube TV, YouTube Music and Premium, NFL Sunday Ticket, and Google One. The Google Cloud segment provides consumption-based fees and subscriptions for AI solutions, including AI infrastructure, Vertex AI platform, and Gemini for Google Cloud. It also provides cybersecurity, and data and analytics services; Google Workspace that include cloud-based communication and collaboration tools for enterprises, such as Calendar, Gmail, Docs, Drive, and Meet; and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment sells healthcare-related and internet services. Alphabet Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

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Stock Performance (90 Days)

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Layoff History

200 employees (0.1%*) ✓ Verified
Aug 15, 2025
Google (via staffing firm GlobalLogic) terminated over 200 contractors working on AI projects, including Gemini and search AI overviews. Workers received termination notices on August 15, 2025. Company attributed terminations to project ramp-downs.
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200 employees (0.1%*) ✓ Verified
May 20, 2025
Approximately 200 employees were laid off from Google's Global Business Organization, responsible for sales and partnerships. Google stated the changes aimed to enhance collaboration and better serve customers.
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400 employees (0.2%*) ✓ Verified
Apr 10, 2025
Google laid off hundreds of employees from its Platforms and Devices unit, which oversees Android software, Pixel smartphones, and Chrome browser. The cuts followed the merger of Android and Pixel teams and aimed to streamline operations.
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500 employees (0.3%*) ✓ Verified
Feb 15, 2025
Google offered voluntary buyouts to U.S.-based employees in People Operations (HR) division and laid off staff in cloud computing division. Company stated need to reinvest savings into critical sales and engineering roles for AI infrastructure.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Google had layoffs?
Yes, Google has had 4 recorded layoff events, affecting a total of 1,300 employees. The most recent layoff was on August 15, 2025, impacting 200 employees.
How many employees does Google have?
Google has approximately 190,167 employees (100000+ range).
What industry is Google in?
Google operates in the Internet Content & Information industry, within the Communication Services sector.
Is Google a publicly traded company?
Yes, Google is publicly traded under the ticker symbol GOOG on the NMS. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $3802.14 billion.
Where is Google headquartered?
Google is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, United States at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States.
When did Google have layoffs?
Google has conducted layoffs in 2025. The company has had 4 separate layoff events tracked in our database, affecting 1,300 employees in total.

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