IBM’s Shock Q4 Layoffs: Thousands of Jobs Cut as Big Blue Doubles Down on AI and Software—What It Means for You and the Stock
IBM will cut thousands of jobs in Q4 2025, affecting up to 3% of its 270,000 global workforce. The company is shifting focus to higher-margin software, AI, and services after a slowdown in cloud software growth. U.S. headcount is expected to remain flat year over year. IBM shares fell nearly 2% Tuesday but are still up about 35% for the year.