Sam Altman told employees he expects an OpenAI IPO "within the next year," but a delay to 2027 is possible. He frames it as caution around self-improving AI, though Anthropic's stronger growth numbers and imminent IPO may be the real reason to wait.

OpenAI said it has not decided exactly when the IPO would take place.

Anthropic filed for an IPO, aiming to outpace OpenAI. IPO by December 31, 2026 priced at 89.5% YES, while June 30, 2026 is at 0.7% YES.