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OpenAI Tells Investors Annualized Revenue Near $50 Billion

By Drooid · Oct 8, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC · How we work

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OpenAI told investors its annualized revenue is approaching $50 billion.
Earlier reports cited $70 billion, a number derived from comparing OpenAI with Anthropic.
Anthropic counts cloud-partner sales in its revenue, which OpenAI excludes.
The IPO, once slated for 2026, is now planned for early 2027.
The Financial Times reported OpenAI disclosed the $50 billion figure to investors.

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OpenAI told investors its annualized revenue is approaching $50 billion.
Earlier reports cited $70 billion, a number derived from comparing OpenAI with Anthropic.
Anthropic counts cloud-partner sales in its revenue, which OpenAI excludes.
The IPO, once slated for 2026, is now planned for early 2027.
The Financial Times reported OpenAI disclosed the $50 billion figure to investors.