Market2026-08-13

OpenAI is on pace for more than $40 billion in annualized revenue, roughly twice its run rate at the end of 2025, according to people familiar with the company's finances. Growth is attributed to its AI coding software, subscription sales, an early advertising business and continued consumer demand. The figures are unofficial and come ahead of a planned stock market listing.

What changed

OpenAI's run rate stood at roughly half that level at the end of 2025.

  • over $40B annualized revenue
  • roughly double end-2025 run rate

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