9 Companies That Left California in 2026
Research by Buildremote
2026 was a significant year for corporate departures from California. At least 9 companies have relocated from California that year. Below are 5 of them, with details on where they went and the scale of the relocation.
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KB Home
Moved to: ArizonaWhen: 4/6/2026Employees: 2,300
“It positions KB Home to operate more effectively and supports the next phase of our growth.”
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Yamaha
Moved to: GeorgiaWhen: 3/11/2026Employees: 4,000
“Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A., the U.S. subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Co., has been based in Cypress since 1979. It will begin its move to Kennesaw, Ga., at the end of…”
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Pivot Bio
Moved to: MinnesotaWhen: 3/5/2026Employees: 300
“Having grown up in Minnesota, I know firsthand the importance of agriculture to this region, and by locating our corporate headquarters here, we are now closer to the customers and…”
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Public Storage
Moved to: TexasWhen: 2/23/2026Employees: 5,000
“[The company] hopes to benefit 'from the depth of talent and innovation in that market.”
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D-Wave Quantum Inc.
Moved to: FloridaWhen: 2/1/2026Employees: 500
“In a dramatic sign of the rising allure of low-tax, pro-business states, quantum computing firm D-Wave Quantum Inc. announced it is relocating its corporate headquarters and key R & D…”
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Methodology
This list was compiled by Buildremote through primary research, tracking corporate announcements, press releases, SEC filings, and news reports of companies that have relocated their headquarters or significant operations out of California since 2020. We record the company name, destination state, approximate date of move, number of employees affected, and the original source of the announcement.
A company is included when it publicly announces or confirms a headquarters relocation or major operational move out of California. Branch openings and partial relocations are noted as such.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many companies left California in 2026?
Buildremote tracks at least 9 companies that publicly announced or confirmed a relocation out of California in 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All data is compiled by Buildremote through primary research — corporate announcements, press releases, news reports, and SEC filings. Each entry includes a source link.
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Yes. The complete Companies Leaving California database is available for download. It includes every company, destination, date, employee count, and source. Get the full database here.
Companies Featured In This Post
- KB Home — Arizona, 2026
- Yamaha — Georgia, 2026
- Pivot Bio — Minnesota, 2026
- Public Storage — Texas, 2026
- D-Wave Quantum Inc. — Florida, 2026
Last updated: April 22, 2026
