Fair Isaac to cut about 15% of positions, with $27.0 million in Q4 fiscal 2026 charges
Fair Isaac committed on October 1, 2026 to a workforce reduction that eliminates about 15% of its positions, while reducing management layers, simplifying its operating structure, and integrating AI-driven product development. The company expects aggregate pre-tax charges of about $27.0 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, mostly severance, and the plan is expected to be substantially complete by the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2027.
Key points
- About 15% of positions across the company will be eliminated.
- Expected pre-tax charges of approximately $27.0 million in Q4 fiscal 2026, mainly employee severance and related costs.
- Affected employees began being notified the week of October 5, 2026.
- Plan expected to be substantially completed by the end of Q3 fiscal 2027.
The filing
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