SentinelOne Cuts 8 Percent of Jobs Amid Weak Forecast
The cybersecurity firm plans to reduce its workforce by about 8 percent to pivot toward AI and cloud growth areas. Shares fell 18 percent after the company missed first-quarter revenue estimates and projected second-quarter sales below analyst expectations.
SENTINELONE INC -CLASS A will cut 8% of its workforce and forecast second-quarter revenue between $289 million and $291 million, missing analyst targets. The cybersecurity firm's shares fell 18% in late evening trading following the announcement. Investors are reassessing growth expectations as corporate clients tighten security budgets and extend sales cycles.
### Restructuring for AI and Cloud Growth The workforce reduction aims to redirect resources toward AI, data, and cloud security. SentinelOne expects a one-time restructuring charge of nearly $25 million, including $15 million in cash expenditures. As of January 2026, the firm employed more than 2,900 full-time workers globally.
