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AI·SOURCE: TechCrunch·11. Nov. 2026

OpenAI Surpasses $10 Billion in Revenue for the First Time

01 · EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & CONTEXT

According to Bloomberg, OpenAI has surpassed $10 billion in revenue for the first time, driven by strong demand for its AI models.

OpenAI Surpasses $10 Billion in Revenue for the First Time
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02 · CRITICAL INTELLIGENCE & KEY TAKEAWAYS

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OpenAI has surpassed $10 billion in revenue for the first time, according to Bloomberg, driven by strong demand for its AI models.

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This represents a 50% increase over the $6.7 billion in revenue recorded in the second quarter.

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The company's profitability picture has also improved, with the adjusted operating income rate falling from -150% in the second quarter to -109% in the third quarter.

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OpenAI has benefited from a strong focus on creating products and agents of AI focused on the industry, which has allowed it to attract a large number of users.

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However, its main competitor Anthropic has taken the lead in the industry for AI models, with its sales in the third quarter exceeding $10 billion for the first time.

03 · THE IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS

OpenAI has surpassed $10 billion in revenue for the first time, according to Bloomberg, driven by strong demand for its AI models. This represents a 50% increase over the $6.7 billion in revenue recorded in the second quarter. The company's profitability picture has also improved, with the adjusted operating income rate falling from -150% in the second quarter to -109% in the third quarter. OpenAI has benefited from a strong focus on creating products and agents of AI focused on the industry, which has allowed it to attract a large number of users. However, its main competitor Anthropic has taken the lead in the industry for AI models, with its sales in the third quarter exceeding $10 billion for the first time. OpenAI has achieved a revenue run rate of over $50 billion for the year, according to Bloomberg.

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