# OpenAI says annual revenue is about $50 billion, $20 billion less than earlier estimate

> The AI lab told investors its revenue is roughly $50 billion, not the $70 billion previously reported.

Oossa · 2026-10-08 · https://oossa.com/en/openai-says-annual-revenue-is-about-50-billion-20-billion-less-than-earlier-esti

OpenAI has informed investors that its annualized revenue is "approaching $50 billion," according to the Financial Times. That is about $20 billion lower than the $70 billion figure floated a week earlier. The earlier number was based on investor‑generated comparisons with Anthropic, which counts cloud‑partner sales differently. OpenAI’s own leaked 2025 financials showed $13 billion in revenue and heavy spending. The company’s planned IPO has been delayed to early 2027.

## The facts

- Annualized revenue now reported at about $50 billion (2026-10-08)
- Previous estimate was $70 billion, a $20 billion difference

## Why it matters

Investors get a clearer picture of OpenAI’s earnings, affecting valuation and the timing of its IPO.

## Sources & references

1. [OpenAI’s revenue is reportedly $20 billion less than previously projected](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/08/openais-revenue-is-reportedly-20-billion-less-than-previously-projected/) – TechCrunch, 2026-10-08
2. [Nvidia, Oracle, CoreWeave and other AI stocks sink on OpenAI revenue report](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/08/open-ai-revenue-nvidia-oracle-coreweave.html) – CNBC, 2026-10-08

Last updated: 2026-10-08