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.

The company said it is preserving its options.

OpenAI confidentially files for IPO, indicating strong market confidence. IPO by December 31, 2026 at 73.5% YES.

OpenAI files confidentially for IPO as Anthropic’s rise and massive AI infrastructure costs intensify the capital race.

OpenAI has confirmed that it has filed for its initial public offering (IPO) just a week after Anthropic. In a...

June 8 : OpenAI said on Monday it confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering recently, joining rival Anthropic in a push toward the stock market as investors seek…

OpenAI has confidentially filed for an IPO with the SEC, potentially marking one of the largest public market debuts alongside SpaceX and Anthropic.

Open AI has confirmed that it is preparing to launch an official public offering as it looks to beat AI giant Anthropic to Wall Street.

Perplexity AI targets a 2028 IPO, choosing patience over urgency as OpenAI and Anthropic both file confidentially. CEO says the timeline hasn't changed.

OpenAI has confidentially filed to go public, but said it could be a “while” before it ceases to be a private company.

OpenAI has confidentially filed an S-1 registration with the SEC, taking the first formal step toward an IPO. There's no set timeline, and the company calls it "a complicated set…

OpenAI files for a confidential IPO, leading to questions about challenges it will likely face regarding business structure and revenue.

OpenAI filed for a confidential IPO, boosting expectations for a public debut by December 31, 2026, now at 70.5% YES.

OpenAI files for IPO while Anthropic leads in revenue. IPO by December 31, 2026 at 69% YES.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced plans for an IPO within the next year. IPO by December 31, 2026 at 76% YES.

June 10 : OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told staff in a message earlier this week that he expected the AI startup to go public "within the next year," The Information reported on…

OpenAI expects to go public 'within the next year,' the Information reports

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says recursive self-improvement could arrive within six months, potentially delaying the company's planned IPO from its $852B

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…