Atlassian (TEAM) Stock Jumps On Plans to Cut 10% of Workforce for AI Push

TLDR

• Atlassian is cutting roughly 10% of its workforce, around 1,460–1,600 employees, to refocus on AI and enterprise sales.
• CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes published his staff memo publicly, framing the decision as necessary but difficult.
• Departing employees will receive a $1,000 tech stipend, accelerated bonuses, six months of extended healthcare, and full parental leave payouts.
• TEAM stock rose around 2.4–2.5% in premarket trading following the announcement.
• BTIG analysts say the cuts signal a broader shift toward AI-driven headcount efficiency across the software industry.

Atlassian (TEAM) cut roughly 10% of its workforce on Thursday, letting go of approximately 1,460 to 1,600 employees as the company pivots further into artificial intelligence and enterprise sales.

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The Australian software company employed around 14,626 people as of its most recent quarter. The reduction brings headcount back to early 2025 levels.

CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes announced the cuts in an internal memo — then published it publicly. That’s not something you see every day.

Those losing their jobs will receive a $1,000 technology stipend after returning their corporate laptop, accelerated bonus payments, six months of extended healthcare coverage, and full paid parental leave payouts.

Market Reacts Positively

TEAM stock gained around 2.4% to 2.5% in premarket trading after the news dropped. That kind of move on a layoff announcement has become familiar — Block (XYZ) jumped 17% last month after announcing it would cut 40% of its staff for similar AI-related reasons.

TEAM has had a rough stretch otherwise. The stock is down roughly 77% from last year’s highs and off about 51% year-to-date.

Analysts Weigh In

The analysts also flagged that the cuts could mark a turning point in Atlassian’s path to GAAP profitability — a goal the company has not yet reached. Stock-based compensation ate up 26% of revenue in fiscal 2025.

Atlassian generates over $5 billion in annual revenue, but has consistently prioritized growth over bottom-line profit. The workforce reduction, in BTIG’s view, signals a shift in that narrative.

The company reiterated its third-quarter guidance alongside the announcement, which BTIG described as unsurprising given roughly three weeks remain in the quarter.

The capital freed up from the headcount reduction will be redirected toward AI development and enterprise sales expansion, according to Cannon-Brookes.

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