OpenAI Burns $3.7 Billion in Q1 as Revenue Reaches $5.7 Billion
OpenAI burned through $3.7 billion in the first quarter of 2026, more than half of its $5.7 billion in revenue for the period, according to The Information.
Earlier reports citing audited 2025 financial statements showed OpenAI generated $13.07 billion in revenue while costs reached $34 billion, including $19 billion on research and development and nearly $6 billion on sales and marketing. The figures offer a rare look at the company’s finances ahead of a planned IPO.
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@financialjuiceOpenAI spending reached $34 billion last year ahead of planned IPO: FT
@ftOpenAI spending hit $34bn last year ahead of planned IPO
@edzitronExclusive: I have seen OpenAI's audited financials for 2024 and 2025. In 2025, OpenAI had $13.07 billion in revenue and $34 billion in costs. $867 million of its revenue came from SoftBank, and $303 million came from Microsoft. https://t
@cointelegraph🚨 BIG: OpenAI spent $34 billion last year on R&D, sales, and marketing as it races to dominate the AI market ahead of its planned IPO, FT reports.
@techmemeSources: audited financial figures show OpenAI spending hit $34B in 2025, including $19B on research and development and nearly $6B on sales and marketing (Financial Times) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)
@edzitronRT @edzitron: Exclusive: I have seen OpenAI's audited financials for 2024 and 2025. In 2025, OpenAI had $13.07 billion in revenue and $34…
@edzitronRT @edzitron: Exclusive: I have seen OpenAI's audited financials for 2024 and 2025. In 2025, OpenAI had $13.07 billion in revenue and $34…
@cointelegraph🚨 JUST IN: OpenAI burned through $3.7 billion in Q1 2026 alone, more than half its $5.7 billion in revenue, per The Information.
@scaling01RT @erinkwoo: scoop: OpenAI burned through $3.7 billion in the first quarter, more than half its $5.7 billion in revenue. Its first quarter…
@jessicalessinRT @erinkwoo: scoop: OpenAI burned through $3.7 billion in the first quarter, more than half its $5.7 billion in revenue. Its first quarter…
@edzitronRT @edzitron: Exclusive: I have seen OpenAI's audited financials for 2024 and 2025. In 2025, OpenAI had $13.07 billion in revenue and $34…