Oracle layoffs 2026: No 6 AM email, what's next?

Oracle employees across the United States are watching Slack counts and internal systems for signs of another round of job cuts on September 1, 2026, as the company has not officially confirmed any layoffs. The date has become a source of worry after reports suggested managers were preparing lists of employees who might be affected by fresh job cuts. Managers were reportedly asked to prepare lists of potentially affected employees as Oracle began reducing payroll for the second fiscal quarter.

On September 1, 2026, some workers expected termination emails similar to those sent on March 31, 2026, when Oracle laid off around 10,000 people. However, instead of receiving official notification, employees were left monitoring their inboxes and online forums for clues. Oracle has not confirmed any layoff plans and has declined to comment on the reports.

The anxiety surrounding September 1 stems from a Business Insider report that claimed Oracle managers had been asked to prepare lists of potentially affected employees, aiming to reduce payroll as the second fiscal quarter began. Oracle's workforce reduced by 21,000 employees (13%) to approximately 141,000 during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2026.

Despite this, the company has heavily invested in AI and data-center infrastructure, with FY2026 revenue rising 17% to $67.4 billion and cloud infrastructure revenue jumping 77%. However, capital expenditure surged to $55.7 billion, and free cash flow turned negative at $23.7 billion.