OpenAI cuts revenue forecast to $50bn raising growth concerns
The Guardian reported that OpenAI has lowered its projected revenue for this year to $50 billion, down from a previous estimate of $70 billion.
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OpenAI has informed investors that its projected revenue for this year is expected to reach $50 billion, according to the Guardian. This figure is based on sales performance recorded up to the end of September. [1]
The updated $50 billion figure represents a $20 billion decline from the $70 billion projection the company had previously indicated to investors. The lower forecast raises questions regarding the sustained pace of demand for artificial intelligence technologies, the Guardian reported. [1]
OpenAI achieved a private valuation of approximately $850 billion following major funding rounds in early 2026. Its ChatGPT platform, which launched in 2022, recorded more than 900 million weekly active users by March 2026. The company has released several model iterations, including GPT-6 Astra and GPT-6.1 Sol in 2026. [3]
In short
- OpenAI expects its revenue for this year to reach $50 billion based on sales through September.
- The new revenue projection is $20 billion lower than the $70 billion estimate previously shared with investors.
- OpenAI was valued at approximately $850 billion after funding rounds in early 2026.
Sources
Every paragraph above points to the numbered items it rests on. Read the originals here.
- [1]OpenAI projected to bring in $20bn less in revenue than expected for headerThe Guardian, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Artificial intelligence arms race on Wikipedia
- [3]OpenAI on Grokipedia
- [4]Real wages set to fall across major European economies except Germany FTMQ News, 1d ago
- [5]Nicolas Maduro and wife face new US charges over alleged torture FTMQ News, 1d ago
Our newsroom writes these reports with the help of software, from the 5 sources listed and nothing else, and checks them against those sources. Facts can still be wrong or move on; the originals are the record. Spotted a mistake? Write to daniel@monsterkong.com.
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