---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001517375-26-000052"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SPT"
cik: "0001517375"
company_name: "Sprout Social, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-07-15T13:00:25+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-15T13:02:06.739822+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Sprout Social to cut ~20% of workforce (260 employees); Q2 results at high end of guidance

## Summary
- Workforce reduction of ~20% (~260 employees) approved July 8, 2026; notifications began July 15.
- Estimated pre-tax restructuring charges of $18M-$20M, primarily cash severance, recognized in Q3 2026.
- Severance includes 12 weeks salary + 1 week per year tenure, 6 months healthcare, 90-day equity value cash payment.
- Preliminary Q2 2026 results expected at high end of prior guidance for revenue, non-GAAP operating income, and non-GAAP EPS.
- Company cites need to streamline and invest in AI-powered social intelligence.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001517375-26-000052
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SPT
- cik: 0001517375
- company_name: Sprout Social, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-07-15T13:00:25+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 2.05, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517375/000151737526000052/0001517375-26-000052-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1517375/000151737526000052/spt-20260715.htm

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