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OpenAI CFO: Q3 was a ‘blockbuster quarter,’ as revenue jumped 50%

OpenAI's third-quarter revenue rose nearly 50% to $10 billion, according to reporting by Bloomberg and The Information, while the company posted steep losses. CFO Sarah Friar described the period as a blockbuster quarter. President Greg Brockman said the company could be IPO ready in 2027. The results show rapid revenue growth alongside heavy spending as OpenAI competes in the AI market.

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  • ✓ OpenAI third-quarter revenue rose nearly 50% to $10 billion
  • ✓ OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar called Q3 a blockbuster quarter
  • ✓ OpenAI posted steep losses in the third quarter
  • ✓ OpenAI president Greg Brockman said the company could be IPO ready in 2027
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 6 independent reporting domains (92% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Revenue reached $10 billion in the third quarter, up nearly 50% from the prior period, while losses continued to mount.

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  1. OpenAI Q3 revenue reaches $10 billion amid steep losses

    OpenAI's third-quarter revenue rose nearly 50% to $10 billion, according to reporting by Bloomberg and The Information, while the company posted steep losses. CFO Sarah Friar described the period as a blockbuster quarter. President Greg Brockman said the company could be IPO ready in 2027. The results show rapid revenue growth alongside heavy spending as OpenAI competes in the AI market.

    Why it matters

    OpenAI has expanded quickly since launching ChatGPT, requiring substantial investment in computing infrastructure and talent. The company's revenue surge reflects growing adoption of its AI products, but losses indicate that costs are outpacing income. An IPO timeline would give public investors a path to participate, though no filing date has been set. The combination of strong top-line growth and deep losses is typical for high-growth technology firms in early scaling phases.

    What is confirmed

    • OpenAI third-quarter revenue rose nearly 50% to $10 billion
    • OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar called Q3 a blockbuster quarter
    • OpenAI posted steep losses in the third quarter
    • OpenAI president Greg Brockman said the company could be IPO ready in 2027

    Still unconfirmed

    • OpenAI will file for an initial public offering in 2027

    What to watch next

    • OpenAI IPO filing or registration statement
    • Fourth-quarter revenue and loss figures
    • Further commentary from OpenAI leadership on profitability timeline
    Sources used for this update (6)
    1. finance.yahoo.com — Yahoo Finance - Stock Market Live, Quotes, Business & Finance News
    2. Yahoo Finance — OpenAI CFO: Q3 was a ‘blockbuster quarter,’ as revenue jumped 50%
    3. Reuters — OpenAI posts steep losses even as quarterly revenue rises to $10 billion, WSJ reports
    4. TechCrunch — OpenAI president Greg Brockman says company could be IPO ready in 2027
    5. Bloomberg.com — OpenAI Third-Quarter Revenue Soars Nearly 50% to $10 Billion
    6. The Information — OpenAI Revenue Jumps to $10 Billion in Third Quarter Amid Growing Losses
    confidence 92%
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