# OpenAI annualized revenue is approximately USD 50 billion, about USD 20 billion below prior expectations

On 2026/10/9, TechCrunch reported that OpenAI disclosed to investors annualized revenue of approximately USD 50 billion, about USD 20 billion below its previous expectation of nearly USD 70 billion. The market had previously expected revenue comparable to Anthropic's public run rate; the latest disclosure drew attention to revenue growth at leading AI labs.



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## Sources

- https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/08/openais-revenue-is-reportedly-20-billion-less-than-previously-projected/