OpenAI готовит IPO с оценкой в $1 трлн, возможная дата — 2026 год Translated: OpenAI Prepares for $1 Trillion IPO, Potential Date Set for 2026

OpenAI is preparing for a public stock offering with a valuation of $1 trillion, potentially marking one of the largest IPOs in history, according to sources cited by Reuters.

The agency reports that the company plans to file with securities regulators in the second half of 2026. Initial discussions considered raising $60 billion, though that figure may be revised upward.

Reuters highlights that the negotiations are in the early stages, and terms may evolve based on business growth and the overall market landscape.

Journalists noted that CFO Sarah Friar has informed several employees about plans to go public in 2027. However, some advisors believe the offering could occur sooner, possibly by the end of 2026.

“Going public isn’t our primary goal, so we couldn’t set a date. We are focused on building a sustainable business and advancing our mission to ensure everyone can benefit from AGI,” commented an OpenAI representative.

Recently, the company completed a thorough restructuring that split it into a commercial corporation and a nonprofit foundation.

The OpenAI Foundation controls OpenAI Group, which can freely secure funding or acquire companies without legal limitations.

The Foundation holds a 26% stake in the commercial entity and can appoint its board of directors. Microsoft has acquired 27%, while investors and partners own 47%.

An IPO would enable the startup to attract capital more effectively, facilitate major acquisitions using public shares, and fund CEO Sam Altman’s plans to invest trillions in AI infrastructure.

“I think it’s fair to say that this is the most likely path for us [an IPO], given our capital needs,” the entrepreneur said during a live session.

According to Reuters’ sources, with projected annual revenues of around $20 billion, OpenAI is also experiencing rising losses.

A successful stock offering would represent a significant achievement for OpenAI’s investors, including SoftBank, Thrive Capital, Abu Dhabi’s MGX, and Microsoft, which has invested a total of $13 billion in the startup. With a $1 trillion valuation, the corporation’s stake would rise to $270 billion.

The advancement of artificial intelligence is driving the stock prices of tech-related companies. On October 29, AI chip developer Nvidia became the first company in history to reach a market capitalization of $5 trillion.

In October, OpenAI allowed current and former employees to sell shares worth $6.6 billion, valuing the startup at $500 billion – a record for private companies.

Additionally, the startup launched its own browser called Atlas during the same month.