Bearish
Oracle plans additional layoffs after spending most of its $2.1 billion restructuring budget
Oracle is reportedly planning another round of layoffs, with some teams facing double-digit percentage reductions, just weeks after utilizing most of its $2.1 billion restructuring budget for fiscal year 2026. This follows the elimination of 21,000 full-time positions—13% of its workforce—by the end of fiscal 2026. The company aims to reduce payroll before the second fiscal quarter begins on September 1.
Key points
- Layoffs Planned: Oracle is planning additional layoffs, with some teams facing double-digit percentage reductions.
- Restructuring Budget Utilized: The company has spent most of its $2.1 billion restructuring budget for fiscal year 2026.
- Workforce Reduction: By the end of fiscal 2026, Oracle had eliminated 21,000 full-time positions, representing 13% of its workforce.
- Financial Strategy: Oracle raised $43 billion in debt and $5 billion through stock sales to support $55.7 billion in spending, primarily on AI data centers.
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