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OpenAI’s quarterly revenue reached $10 billion as operating losses widened, WSJ reports

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The Wall Street Journal reported that OpenAI’s revenue rose about 50 per cent to $10 billion in the third quarter of 2026, while its operating loss widened to $10.9 billion from $10.1 billion. According to documents the newspaper viewed, OpenAI told investors its adjusted operating margin improved to -109 per cent from -150 per cent in the prior quarter. Reuters reported the figures and said OpenAI did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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OpenAI’s figures to investors put its quarterly operating loss above its revenue while investors scrutinise AI company finances ahead of rival Anthropic’s planned listing.

When
10 Nov 2026
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WTA-N-2026-0826
Who
OpenAI

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WTA-N-2026-0826: “OpenAI’s quarterly revenue reached $10 billion as operating losses widened, WSJ reports.” wheresthe.ai, 10 Nov 2026. https://wheresthe.ai/d/us-openai-q3-revenue-10-billion-operating-loss-2026-11/ (source: Reuters via CNA).

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