Summary
IBM confirmed on November 6, 2025, that it is laying off a 'low single-digit percentage' of its global workforce in Q4 2025, estimated to be around 5,400 employees. This decision is driven by the integration of AI into its workforce strategy, aiming to rebalance skills.
Layoff Details
- Reason
- Workforce strategy reshaped by AI integration, rebalancing to have the right people with the right skills.
- Affected Locations
- Globally
Market Impact
IBM's stock has seen positive movement this year, fueled by investor confidence in its software business, suggesting that these strategic workforce adjustments are viewed favorably by the market.
Industry Context
IBM's layoffs are indicative of a broader trend in the technology sector where companies are restructuring to adapt to AI advancements, leading to a shift in required skill sets and workforce composition.
Stock Performance Around Layoff
Company Info
- Industry
- Information Technology Services
- Headquarters
- Armonk, NY, United States
- Total Employees
- 293,400
- Founded
- 1911
- Stock
- IBM
- Market Cap
- $285.74B
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