Autodesk layoffs, on the record
Every job cut, severance charge and restructuring Autodesk reported in its annual reports, 2024 to 2026, quoted from the filings. Headcount went from approximately 14,100 to approximately 14,300.
Headcount, as reported
| Annual report | Employees | As of |
|---|---|---|
| 10-K for 2024 | approximately 14,100 | January 31, 2024 |
| 10-K for 2025 | approximately 15,300 | As of January 31, 2025 |
| 10-K for 2026 | approximately 14,300 | January 31, 2026 |
Job cuts, severance and restructuring
Our summaryThe filing describes restructuring and other exit costs as charges tied to realigning business strategies, including termination benefits for former employees whose positions were eliminated, but reports no specific layoff or restructuring program in this text.
Word for word“In connection with these restructuring actions or other exit actions, we recognize costs related to termination benefits for former employees whose positions were eliminated, the closure of facilities, and cancellation of certain contracts.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryAutodesk initiated a restructuring plan (the 2026 Plan) to optimize its go-to-market organization and reallocate resources to strategic priorities such as cloud, platform, and artificial intelligence, and the filing references a planned reduction in headcount.
Word for word“During the first quarter of fiscal 2026, we initiated a restructuring plan (the “2026 Plan”), to support Autodesk's initiatives to optimize its go-to-market organization and, at the same time, to reallocate resources to Autodesk’s strategic priorities such as investments in cloud, platform, and artificial intelligence.” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryThe income statement reports a restructuring, other exit costs, and facility reductions charge in fiscal 2025, which the filing ties to the restructuring plan initiated in fiscal 2026.
Word for word“Restructuring, other exit costs, and facility reductions 15 15 NM — The increase is due to the restructuring plan the Company initiated during fiscal 2026.” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryAutodesk started a second restructuring plan, the January 2026 Plan, which is the final phase of its sales and marketing optimization program.
Word for word“During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, we initiated another restructuring plan (the "January 2026 Plan") that marks the final phase of our sales and marketing optimization program.” 10-K for 2026
Our summaryRestructuring, other exit costs, and facility reductions rose sharply because of the plans started in fiscal 2026.
Word for word“Restructuring, other exit costs, and facility reductions 216 201 1,340 % 15 The increase is due to the restructuring plans the Company initiated during fiscal 2026.” 10-K for 2026
| Fiscal year ended | Restructuring charges | Cash paid for restructuring |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-31 | $77.8 million | $67.2 million |
| 2018-01-31 | $94.1 million | $42.4 million |
| 2026-01-31 | $197 million | $112 million |
Autodesk filed 4 restructuring notices (Form 8-K, Item 2.05) since 2016. This page shows what the company reported to the SEC, not news reports or state layoff notices.
Read from Autodesk’s annual reports (10-K for 2026, 10-K for 2025, 10-K for 2024) and the financial data it files with the SEC, as of 2026-03-03. Every quotation is word for word from the filing linked beside it; how these pages are built and checked. The full record is in its company data sheet.