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Cisco Announces Upcoming Layoffs Amid Record Stock High

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
4,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~4.4%
4,000 OF 90,400 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. has announced upcoming layoffs as its stock recently reached a record high. While specific details regarding the number of employees affected and the exact timeline for these layoffs have not been disclosed, the announcement comes amid broader industry trends of workforce reductions. The company is navigating a challenging economic landscape, which has prompted this decision. Stakeholders are closely monitoring the situation as Cisco prepares for these changes.

Cisco Systems, Inc. cut 4,000 jobs.

That is roughly 4.4% of the 90,400 people Cisco Systems, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 15 layoff events at Cisco Systems, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 9,842 employees.

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Cisco Systems, Inc.CSCO
Technology · 90,400 employees
15
EVENTS TRACKED
17K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED MAY 14, 2026LAST UPDATED MAY 15, 2026