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StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 8 October 2026•Updated 8 October 2026•
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OpenAI Annualized Revenue Reportedly $20B Lower Than Previous Signals

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1The Financial Times reported that OpenAI's annualized revenue is $20 billion less than what was previously signaled.

The Financial Times reported that OpenAI's annualized revenue is $20 billion less than what was previously signaled, according to Investing.com. The discrepancy suggests a potential overestimation of the company's growth trajectory or a shift in revenue realization as the firm seeks massive new funding.

These reports emerge as the AI leader looks to strengthen its financial position, though the revenue gap may impact investor valuations. As OpenAI remains a private company not traded on public exchanges.

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    Update: OpenAI's annualized revenue stands at approximately $50 billion. The $20 billion discrepancy is attributed to accounting methodology differences compared to Anthropic, specifically regarding how gross sales and customer relationship control are recorded.