Layoffs More Than Doubled in 10 States in 2026. New Hampshire Recorded the Fastest Rise.

Source: International Business Times

The study by Bridge Point Business Brokers compared layoff counts in 48 states against their 2025 year-to-date figures, and 25 states recorded increases. Getty Images Layoffs more than doubled in 10 states in 2026 year-to-date figures, with New Hampshire posting the steepest percentage increase, according to a new analysis that shows sharp differences in how job cuts are changing across America. The study, conducted by Bridge Point Business Brokers, compared layoff counts in 48 states against their 2025 year-to-date figures.