OpenAI reportedly spent $3.7 billion during the first quarter of 2026 while it generated $5.7 billion in revenue.
OpenAI’s AI Spending Remains Massive
The ChatGPT maker’s first-quarter spending exceeded half of its revenue for the period, Reuters reported on Tuesday (via The Information).
OpenAI did not immediately respond to Benzinga's request for comments.
Separately, earlier in the day, it was reported that OpenAI’s net loss widened to about $39 billion in 2025, up from $5 billion a year earlier, citing audited financial statements confirmed by sources.
