OpenAI is reportedly preparing for a colossal stock market entry that could see its valuation soar to an unprecedented $1 trillion. If finalized, the listing would be one of the biggest in corporate history and a defining moment for the AI revolution.
Sources suggest the IPO could take place as early as 2026, with OpenAI seeking to raise roughly $60 billion to fund expansion efforts. The capital would support large-scale investments in global data centers and supercomputing infrastructure—key pillars of its AI roadmap.
CEO Sam Altman hinted at the possibility during a staff meeting, saying an IPO “is the most likely path” due to the company’s rising capital needs. While Altman acknowledged the financial pressures of scaling AI, he emphasized OpenAI’s broader mission of developing safe and beneficial AGI.
OpenAI recently completed a restructuring that allows it to operate as a for-profit enterprise while remaining under nonprofit oversight. This shift also solidified Microsoft’s 27% stake, valuing the AI company at $500 billion in its most recent deal.
The talk of trillion-dollar valuations has reignited concerns among regulators and economists that the AI-driven tech surge could be creating a market bubble. Still, OpenAI’s rapid revenue growth—$4.3 billion in the first half of the year—illustrates the scale of global demand for its technology.