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# Microsoft Bakes 60,000 Worker Buyout Into Cost Guidance as Q1 Revenue Rises 19% to $92\.3B

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**Published:** 2026-10-29T01:20:59.000Z
**Category:** Industry
**Topics:** microsoft, regulation

## Summary

Microsoft reported a 19% increase in fiscal first quarter revenue to $92\.3B and included estimated costs for its 60,000\-worker voluntary buyout program in its cost guidance\. The company's overall headcount fell 2% year\-over\-year, and CFO Amy Hood did not disclose the expected cost of the buyouts or projected departures\. Cloud and AI chief Scott Guthrie stated in an internal Q&amp;A that Microsoft will continue sponsoring visa and green card holders while working with the US administration for clarity on the suspension of its PERM filings\.

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- [Story source](<https://x.com/tomwarren/status/2114748983897968801>)
- [Supporting source](<https://x.com/Amanda_Goodall/status/2115606858614645209>)
- [Story source](<https://x.com/LayoffAI/status/2115609256049217540>)
- [Supporting source](<https://x.com/kunchenguid/status/2114899536984547460>)
- [Supporting source](<https://x.com/rexsalisbury/status/2114784171730387161>)
- [Supporting source](<https://x.com/GergelyOrosz/status/2114797436208337059>)
- [Supporting source](<https://x.com/HedgieMarkets/status/2114784374398886199>)