Trimble layoffs, on the record
Every job cut, severance charge and restructuring Trimble reported in its annual reports, 2023 to 2026, quoted from the filings. Headcount went from over 12,700 to over 11,500.
Headcount, as reported
| Annual report | Employees | As of |
|---|---|---|
| 10-K for 2023 | over 12,700 | end of 2023 |
| 10-K for 2025 | over 12,100 | end of 2024 |
| 10-K for 2026 | over 11,500 | At the end of 2025 |
Job cuts, severance and restructuring
Our summaryReported restructuring and other costs in 2023, including termination benefits tied to headcount reductions, facility exits, executive severance, and a $20 million donation commitment to the Trimble Foundation.
Word for word“Non-GAAP gross margin and operating expenses exclude restructuring and other costs comprised of termination benefits related to reductions in employee headcount and closure or exit of facilities, executive severance agreements, business exit costs, as well as a $20 million commitment to donate to the Trimble Foundation that was paid over four quarters ending in the first quarter of 2023.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryThe company reports restructuring and other costs in its operating results, comprised of termination benefits related to reductions in employee headcount and facility closures or exits, along with 2023 re-audit expenses and a $20 million Trimble Foundation donation.
Word for word“(D). Restructuring and other costs. Non-GAAP gross margin and operating expenses exclude restructuring and other costs comprised of termination benefits related to reductions in employee headcount and closure or exit of facilities, expenses related to the 2023 re-audit, as well as a $20 million commitment to donate to the Trimble Foundation that was paid over four quarters ending in the first quarter of 2023.” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryThe income statement shows a separate restructuring line in operating expense.
Word for word“Restructuring 15.9 45.6 30.2 Amortization of purchased intangible assets 105.7 103.6 46.6 Total operating expense 1,935.6 1,884.0 1,594.7 Operating income 460.7 448.8 510.9 Non-operating income (expense), net:” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryThe company restructured its global fulfillment network, moving from mostly centralized U.S. inventory to holding more inventory in several regions worldwide, in response to new tariffs.
Word for word“In response to the imposition of significant new tariffs on the importation of goods from various countries, we have restructured our global fulfillment network, moving away from a largely centralized inventory in the U.S. to maintaining more commodity, component, and product inventory in several regions around the world.” 10-K for 2026
Our summaryThe company reported restructuring and other costs in 2025 as a reconciling item between segment operating income and consolidated operating income.
Word for word“Restructuring and other costs (53.5) (32.4) Consolidated operating income 592.0 460.7 Total non-operating (expense) income, net (82.6) 1,545.2 Consolidated income before taxes $ 509.4 $ 2,005.9 AECO Change versus 2024 2025 % Change Change in Revenue - AECO 10 % Foreign currency exchange 0 % Organic growth 10 % Organic revenue increased due to strong demand for subscription offerings.” 10-K for 2026
| Fiscal year ended | Severance costs | Restructuring charges |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-30 | $1 million | $11.6 million |
| 2017-12-29 | $0 | $6.9 million |
| 2018-12-28 | — | $8.2 million |
| 2020-01-03 | — | $26.8 million |
| 2021-01-01 | — | $25.8 million |
| 2021-12-31 | — | $10.3 million |
| 2022-12-30 | — | $30.2 million |
| 2023-12-29 | — | $45.6 million |
| 2025-01-03 | — | $15.9 million |
| 2026-01-02 | — | $19.3 million |
Trimble has filed no restructuring notice (Form 8-K, Item 2.05) since 2016. Companies file one only for a cut they judge material, so many announced layoffs never appear as one. This page shows what the company reported to the SEC, not news reports or state layoff notices.
Read from Trimble’s annual reports (10-K for 2026, 10-K for 2025, 10-K for 2023) and the financial data it files with the SEC, as of 2026-02-25. 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.