In 2026, there were a total of 1,522 layoff events across 860 companies, impacting 132,040 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
1,522
Total Events
132,040
Employees Affected
860
Total Companies
152
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Financial Bancorp | Seville | Ohio | 56 | Feb 2, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Macy's | La Mesa | California | 77 | Jan 9, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific | Carlsbad | California | 173 | Jan 27, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia LLC | Salem | Virginia | 533 | Jan 16, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| BAE Systems | Vienna | Virginia | 119 | Mar 19, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Best Buy | San Diego | California | 46 | Jan 16, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Primo Brands Inc | Lakeside | California | 19 | Jan 16, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Best Buy | San Jose | California | 60 | Jan 16, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Cedar Valley Corp LLC | Waterloo | Iowa | 89 | Feb 6, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines | Iowa | 67 | Jan 26, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
43 states reported
2026 layoffs by state
