Business/rumor/2026-09-29

OpenAI's Annualized Revenue Nears $70 Billion

Axios initially reported that OpenAI's annual recurring revenue is nearing $70 billion, a figure subsequently echoed by numerous financial and general news outlets. Reuters independently confirmed the annualized recurring revenue is approaching the same amount, citing its own source. This reported revenue growth underscores the company's rapid expansion in the AI sector, particularly driven by enterprise adoption. Separately, the-decoder.com reported that OpenAI stated ChatGPT now reaches 1.2 billion people every week. The $70 billion revenue figure is based on reports from unnamed sources, not official company statements.

13 articles from 13 outlets covered this story. Their coverage differs on 2 points. The underlying claim is sourced from a rumor.

What do all outlets agree on?

13 outlets covered “OpenAI's Annualized Revenue Nears $70 Billion”. All of them report the following:

  • OpenAI's annual recurring revenue is nearing $70 billion
  • The initial report was an Axios scoop
  • Reuters independently confirmed the figure with a source
  • The revenue growth indicates rapid expansion in the AI sector

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Yes. Coverage of “OpenAI's Annualized Revenue Nears $70 Billion” differs on 2 points. Each account below is how a different outlet described the same event:

OpenAI's annualized revenue is soaring by 70%

富途牛牛, Moomoo

OpenAI's revenue is driving its valuation toward $1.4 trillion

富途牛牛, Moomoo

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