CRM · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report
Headcount / Restructuring
Salesforce, Inc. · 2026-08-27 · Importance 40 · Surprise 42 · In source text
Restructuring charges were approximately $94 million in the second quarter and $174 million in the first six months of fiscal 2027. The charges primarily covered employee transitions, severance payments, and employee benefits. Salesforce has reduced its workforce, office space, and data centers in certain markets to improve operating margins. As of July 31, 2026, the company expected an additional $170 million to $190 million of restructuring-related cash payments, primarily for workforce costs, while significant near-term additional charges were not expected.
Key facts
- As of July 31, 2026, we expect approximately $170 million to $190 million in future cash payments related to our restructuring initiatives, primarily related to workforce costs, such as severance payments. source
- In the three and six months ended July 31, 2026, we incurred approximately $94 million and $174 million, respectively, of costs related to our restructuring initiatives, which were primarily related to employee transitions, severance payments and employee benefits. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| liability | negative | probable | -0.1% | As of July 31, 2026, we expect approximately $170 million to $190 million in future cash payments related to our restructuring… |