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Cloudflare Cuts 20% of Staff in Shift to ‘Agentic AI‑First’ Model

Investors sold the stock after Q1 outperformance paired with softer Q2 guidance.

Overview

  • Cloudflare, which announced the move Thursday, will eliminate more than 1,100 roles worldwide, or about one‑fifth of its workforce.
  • Leaders said the redesign follows a surge in internal AI use of more than 600% in three months, with employees using AI agents to handle daily tasks across teams.
  • Departing employees will receive full base pay through the end of 2026, continued U.S. healthcare through year‑end, and equity vesting through August 15 with one‑year cliffs waived where needed.
  • The company expects $140 million to $150 million in restructuring charges, mostly recorded in Q2, and it aims to substantially finish the overhaul by the end of Q3.
  • Shares fell about 18% in after‑hours trading following a Q1 revenue beat of $639.8 million, up 34% year over year, and slightly lower Q2 revenue guidance of $664 million to $665 million.