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
Key facts (Nov. 5, 2025) What happened and why now IBM confirmed it is cutting jobs in the fourth quarter of 2025, affecting “thousands” of employees. The company framed the move as a routine workforce rebalance to align headcount with areas where it sees stronger, more profitable growth—namely software, hybrid cloud (Red Hat), and AI‑driven services. Reuters Bloomberg first reported the reduction and published the company’s statement: “In the fourth quarter we are executing an action that will impact a low single‑digit percentage of our global workforce.” IBM regularly reviews staffing “through this lens and at times rebalance[s] accordingly,” the