Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees, over a quarter of its workforce, as part of a cost-cutting and restructuring effort to focus on AI and cloud infrastructure. The buyout offers target employees in the US, Canada, UK, and India, with a decision deadline of December 31. This move follows previous layoffs and voluntary retirements, reflecting Microsoft's shift towards AI-driven growth and expanding its data center network. The company recently reported strong revenue growth, driven by cloud products, and plans significant capital expenditures on data centers.
Microsoft shares are trading at USD 531.32 on Pluang as of Oct 27, 2026 02:31 WIB, showing a 1.30% gain in the past day. This price is near the stock's 52-week high of USD 543.45, indicating sustained investor interest despite the announced buyouts affecting over a quarter of its workforce. The company’s market cap stands at $3.89 trillion, reflecting its significant scale in the technology sector amid its AI transformation. Pluang users show a balanced order activity with 54% selling and 46% buying.
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Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees at the vice president level and below in the U.S., Canada, India, and the U.K. This move aims to reduce costs and adapt the workforce for AI-related changes. Some roles, like data cent...
