OpenAI is reportedly preparing for a monumental stock listing that could value the company at up to $1 trillion. The IPO could take place as early as 2026, signaling one of the boldest market entries in modern tech history.
The move comes as CEO Sam Altman seeks fresh funding to support OpenAI’s aggressive infrastructure expansion. The firm hopes to raise at least $60 billion to finance global data centers and AI capabilities necessary to meet soaring demand for products like ChatGPT.
Altman has openly acknowledged that an IPO may be the “most likely path” forward. Still, OpenAI insists it is focused on long-term sustainability rather than immediate market speculation, maintaining its founding goal of developing safe artificial general intelligence.
Following its recent restructuring, OpenAI’s for-profit division now carries a valuation near $500 billion, with Microsoft holding a 27% ownership stake. This partnership has played a key role in advancing OpenAI’s commercial operations and expanding its reach.
While the company’s revenues surged to $4.3 billion in the first half of the year, it also reported significant losses. Economists and regulators have warned that AI-fueled valuations may be unsustainable, but Altman remains confident in the transformative potential of the technology.