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Talent Risk · Job cuts archive · October 2026 · eBay

Cuts announcedWednesday 21st October 2026Reported by 3 major outlets

eBay to cut 1,000 jobs

eBayCuttingTechnologyUS

1,000jobs cut, counted
24reports · 14 outlets, 3 major
Major outletBest source

eBay announced a 9% workforce reduction as part of an operational simplification initiative, according to an internal memo.

“in a bid to simplify operations and reinvest in high-growth areas”

The sources, oldest first

  1. 21st Oct

    Reuters Major outletRe-read, held

    eBay announced a 9% workforce reduction as part of an operational simplification initiative, according to an internal memo.

  2. 21st Oct

    CNBC Major outletRe-read, held

    eBay announced a second round of job cuts in 2026, reducing workforce by 9%.

  3. 21st Oct

    The Wall Street Journal Major outletRe-read, held

    eBay announced a 9% workforce reduction in the latest round of layoffs.

  4. 21st Oct

    Business Journals Trade press

    eBay plans second round of layoffs this year, targeting 1,000 employees.

  5. 21st Oct

    Barron's Trade press

    eBay announced a latest round of layoffs as part of its turnaround strategy, with stock rising following the announcement.

  6. 21st Oct

    finance.yahoo.com Trade press

    eBay to cut approximately 9% of its workforce.

  7. 21st Oct

    Los Angeles Times Trade press

    eBay announced a reduction of 1,000 jobs in a new round of layoffs.

  8. 21st Oct

    Mint Trade press

    eBay to cut 1,100 jobs as it reshapes operations.

  9. 21st Oct

    finance.yahoo.com Trade press

    eBay announced cuts of 1,000 jobs.

  10. 21st Oct

    San Francisco Chronicle Trade press

    eBay announced a 9% workforce reduction as part of latest Bay Area tech layoffs.

  11. 21st Oct

    Hindustan Times Trade press

    eBay announced a second round of workforce reductions cutting 1,000 jobs.

  12. 22nd Oct

    finance.yahoo.com Trade press

    eBay announced layoffs of hundreds of jobs. CEO stated 'Our strategy is working' as stock performed well.

  13. 22nd Oct

    Times of India Trade press

    eBay announced layoffs of 1,000 jobs. CEO stated in memo that the company's strategy is working.

  14. 22nd Oct

    finance.yahoo.com Trade press

    eBay confirmed a 9% workforce reduction. Q3 results exceeded guidance.

  15. 22nd Oct

    finance.yahoo.com Trade press

    eBay announced a second round of layoffs in 2026, cutting approximately 1,000 jobs.

  16. 22nd Oct

    finance.yahoo.com Trade press

    eBay plans job cuts for the second time in 2026.

  17. 22nd Oct

    Silicon Republic Trade press

    eBay announced a second round of job cuts in 2026, reducing headcount by 1,000 employees.

  18. 22nd Oct

    sg.finance.yahoo.com Trade press

    eBay announced another round of layoffs despite business improvement.

  19. 22nd Oct

    Business Journals Trade press

    Nearly 500 layoffs announced at eBay in Bay Area.

  20. 22nd Oct

    Business Journals Trade press

    eBay announced layoffs affecting 229 jobs in San Jose across key tech teams.

  21. 22nd Oct

    Daily Express Trade press

    eBay announced 1,000 job cuts with employee notification expected within days.

  22. 22nd Oct

    Retail Dive Trade press

    eBay announced cuts of 1,000 jobs, the second workforce reduction by the company in 2026.

  23. 22nd Oct

    finance.yahoo.com Trade press

    eBay announced plan to cut 1,000 jobs as part of restructuring drive.

  24. 23rd Oct

    finance.yahoo.com Trade press

    eBay announced another round of layoffs despite business improvements.

eBay now

Cutting Confirmed by the company or a formal notice (such as a US WARN notice)

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    eBay to cut 229 jobs

    Cuts announcedCaliforniaFormal notice

    229jobs cut
  2. 2nd Mar
    eBay to cut 50 jobs

    Cuts announcedDublinOne major outlet so far

    50jobs, not yet confirmed
  3. 26th Feb
    eBay to cut 800 jobs

    Cuts announcedTrade press only

    800jobs cut
  4. 25th Feb
    eBay files a WARN notice for 243 jobs in California

    Cuts announcedCaliforniaFormal notice

    243jobs, part of a round already counted
  5. 25th Feb
    eBay files a WARN notice for 28 jobs in California

    Cuts announcedCaliforniaFormal notice

    28jobs, part of a round already counted

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Other announcements in October 2026 in the same sector or the same place.

  1. 14th Oct
    Netflix to cut 1,000 jobs

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    1,000jobs cut
  2. 7th Oct
    Amazon to cut 1,000 jobs

    Cuts announcedIndia, UKOne major outlet so far

    1,000jobs cut
  3. 28th Oct
    Amazon to cut 250 jobs

    Cuts announcedTrade press only

    250jobs cut
  4. 5th Oct207jobs cut
  5. 30th Oct
    Alaska Air Group to cut 200 jobs

    Cuts announcedUSTrade press only

    200jobs cut
  6. 30th Oct153jobs cut

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