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OpenAI's Q1 2026 Burn Rate Soars Past Revenue
24 Jun
Summary
- OpenAI spent $3.7 billion in the first quarter of 2026.
- First-quarter expenses exceeded company revenue by $2 billion.
- The company confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO earlier this month.

In the first quarter of 2026, OpenAI experienced a substantial financial outflow, spending $3.7 billion. This figure represents more than half of the company's reported revenue of $5.7 billion during the same period.
This financial revelation comes as OpenAI has confidentially submitted paperwork for an initial public offering in the United States. Speculation suggests this IPO could occur as early as September and may lead to a valuation of up to $1 trillion for the artificial intelligence company.