Exelixis, Inc. (EXEL) Layoffs
Exelixis, Inc.

Layoffs
From state WARN notices, SEC filings and news reports. Reported: news reports only. Confirmed: an official filing exists.
Exelixis had 0 layoffs in the last 12 months, and 7 in all (the earliest dated November 7, 2008). Most were in California.
Layoffs, 12 months
0
Workers not stated
Layoffs in all
7
Earliest dated Nov 7, 2008
Workers in all
1,052
Where the sources state it
Newest layoff
Aug 26, 2025
Announced date
| Date | Place | Workers | Status | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2025 | Alameda County, CA | 145 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Jan 8, 2024 | United States | 175 | Confirmed | SEC 8-K |
| Apr 30, 2015 | United States | 85 | Confirmed | SEC 8-K |
| Sep 2, 2014 | South San, CA | 155 | Confirmed | SEC 8-KWARN notice |
| Dec 7, 2010 | United States | 144 | Confirmed | SEC 8-K |
| Mar 8, 2010 | United States | 270 | Confirmed | SEC 8-K |
| Nov 7, 2008 | United States | 78 | Confirmed | SEC 8-K |
Exelixis layoffs by year
| Year | Layoffs | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 145 |
| 2024 | 1 | 175 |
| 2015 | 1 | 85 |
| 2014 | 1 | 155 |
| 2010 | 2 | 414 |
| 2008 | 1 | 78 |
By the year a layoff was announced. Workers where the notice, filing or report states the number.
Exelixis layoffs at a glance
Exelixis has announced no layoffs in the last 12 months. DataPorium tracks 7 layoffs at Exelixis since 2008 covering 1,052 workers where the number is stated, from state WARN notices, SEC filings and news reports; the newest was announced on August 26, 2025.
The newest layoff was announced on August 26, 2025 (Alameda County, CA), affecting 145 workers. It is confirmed by a state WARN notice.
Most of Exelixis's layoffs with a known place were in California (2 layoffs).
From state WARN notices, SEC filings and news reports; newest layoff announced August 26, 2025.
Questions and answers
Has Exelixis had layoffs recently?
Not in the last 12 months. Exelixis had 7 layoffs before that; the newest was announced on August 26, 2025.
How many workers has Exelixis laid off?
1,052 workers in all, where a notice, filing or report states the number. Some layoffs do not state a number, so the real total can be higher.
Where did Exelixis have layoffs?
California (2 layoffs, 300 workers).
Where does the Exelixis layoff data come from?
From state WARN notices (advance notices of mass layoffs and plant closings), SEC Form 8-K Item 2.05 filings and news reports. A layoff known only from news reports is marked Reported until an official filing confirms it.