Company profile

Cisco

Networking · San Jose, United States

84,900 employees 4 layoff events 14,471 roles cut

AI hypocrisy score

80/100

AI cited in a public layoff reasonAI investment is disclosedTwo or more layoff events are trackedOne layoff event exceeded 1,000 roles

Company facts

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Price history since 2022

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Score breakdown

AI cited in a public layoff reason ?

Active

+40

AI is part of the product surface ?

Not triggered

+20

AI investment is disclosed ?

Active

+20

Two or more layoff events are tracked ?

Active

+10

One layoff event exceeded 1,000 roles ?

Active

+10

Layoff history

14 May 2026 AI-cited Score 80/100

This is Cisco's latest layoff in recent years, while the company's chief executive touts record revenue and growth.

Broader workforce reduction and operating margin pressure

14 Aug 2024 AI-cited Score 80/100

Second major restructuring in six months; AI and security absorbing all new investment

1 Feb 2024 AI-cited Score 80/100

Restructuring to redirect investment toward AI and cybersecurity growth areas