OpenAI Revenue Falls Short of Estimates

OpenAI annualized revenue is $20 billion less than prior estimates, topping out at roughly $50 billion as of September instead of the previously signaled $70 billion. This drop occurs because investors miscalculated by comparing OpenAI's figures with Anthropic's different calculation methods, causing OpenAI to fall below Anthropic's $65 billion sales. The company plans an initial public offering in early 2027.