Summary
During 2026-W26, the dataset recorded 23,482 reported tech layoffs across 18 public events. The report covers 18 companies, 12 industries, and 7 countries or regions.
- 2026-W26 includes 18 public layoff events and 23,482 reported layoffs.
- The largest company contributor is Oracle with 21,000 reported layoffs.
- The leading named industry is Transportation with 1,600 reported layoffs.
- 2 events report a layoff percentage of 25% or higher.
Comparisons
Compared with 2026-W25, reported layoffs changed by 22,592 (+2538.4%). Compared with 2025-W26, reported layoffs changed by 22,942 (+4248.5%).
| Comparison | Period | Layoff delta | Layoff % change | Event delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Previous period | 2026-W25 | 22,592 | +2538.4% | 10 |
| Same period last year | 2025-W26 | 22,942 | +4248.5% | 11 |
Breakdowns
Largest Events
Sorted by reported headcount. Events where no headcount was publicly disclosed are not shown.
| Date | Company | Laid off | Industry | Country | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-23 | Oracle | 21,000 | Other | United States | Source |
| 2026-06-22 | Lucid Motors | 1,500 | Transportation | United States | Source |
| 2026-06-26 | SAS | 300 | Data | United States | Source |
| 2026-06-25 | Bungie | 292 | Consumer | United States | Source |
| 2026-06-22 | 91Trucks | 100 | Transportation | India | Source |
| 2026-06-25 | BitGo | 90 | Crypto | United States | Source |
| 2026-06-26 | ADP | 76 | HR | United States | Source |
| 2026-06-26 | Culture Amp | 70 | HR | Australia | Source |
| 2026-06-23 | Ethereum Foundation | 54 | Crypto | Switzerland | Source |
Methodology
Rows with invalid dates are excluded from period reports.
Rows without num_laid_off count as events but are excluded from headcount totals.
Layoff percentage, funding stage, and funds raised fields are incomplete in source data.
FAQ
How many tech layoffs were reported in 2026-W26?
The weekly report for 2026-W26 includes 23,482 reported layoffs across 18 public events.
Which company had the most layoffs in 2026-W26?
Oracle had the highest reported layoff total in 2026-W26, with 21,000 layoffs.
Which industry was most affected in 2026-W26?
The leading named industry in 2026-W26 is Transportation, with 1,600 reported layoffs.
How should this report be interpreted?
This report is generated from public layoff records. Rows without reported headcount can count as events but are excluded from headcount totals, and the dataset should not be treated as proof of causal claims.