IBM has confirmed significant workforce reductions despite posting robust quarterly results and achieving stock gains exceeding 35% year-to-date.
The technology giant’s decision to eliminate thousands of positions while demonstrating strong financial health raises questions about CEO Arvind Krishna’s strategic direction.
On November 4, 2025, IBM announced it would be reducing its global workforce by a “low-single-digit percentage.”
IBM positions itself against competitors like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google in the artificial intelligence arena.
Author summary: IBM cuts workforce despite strong financials.