Oracle (ORCL) Reduces Workforce by 21,000 amidst AI Layoffs

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Oracle (ORCL) cut 21,000 jobs, roughly 13% of its workforce, reporting a total of 141,000 full-time employees as of May 2026. This reduction is part of a broader trend in the tech industry where AI technologies have led to significant layoffs. The company's restructuring costs surged to $1.8 billion, a sharp increase from $374 million the previous year. Oracle's stock fell 3.6% in premarket trading and has declined 15.4% year-to-date. The company's free cash flow was negative $23.7 billion, highlighting financial strain amid the backdrop of increasing capital expenditures for AI investments.