October 8, 2026
OpenAI revenue estimates were higher: investor figures show a $20 billion gap

According to [FT reporting on Oct 8](https://www.ft.com/content/b66a9858-f8fb-46cb-b506-44bfe26fca2a), by the end of September OpenAI had told investors its annualized revenue was around $50 billion, compared with the $70 billion cited in media reports.