OpenAI’s booming revenue is reshaping the artificial intelligence market in 2025. The U.S.-based company announced its annualized revenue run rate has reached $10 billion by June. That marks a sharp rise from the $5.5 billion recorded in December 2024.
The strong growth puts OpenAI on course to hit its full-year revenue goal of $12.7 billion. The company had previously shared that target with investors. According to a spokesperson, the $10 billion figure excludes licensing revenue from Microsoft and large one-time deals. CNBC first reported the update on Monday.
This rapid jump in revenue comes as demand for AI solutions soars worldwide. OpenAI’s popular ChatGPT platform continues to attract both individual users and businesses. As of March 2025, the company reported 500 million weekly active users.
Compared to rivals, OpenAI is far ahead in revenue scale. Competing firm Anthropic recently passed $3 billion in annualized revenue. Developers using its code-generation models drove that growth. Still, OpenAI’s booming revenue keeps it well in the lead.
Last year, the company posted a loss of around $5 billion. In contrast, the current surge reflects a major shift in its financial health. The success highlights how OpenAI has scaled its operations in a short time.
To support future expansion, OpenAI plans to raise up to $40 billion in a new funding round. SoftBank Group is expected to lead the investment. The round would value OpenAI at approximately $300 billion, according to internal projections.
The company has rolled out various subscription models over the past two years. These options are designed for both consumers and enterprises. Since the launch of ChatGPT, OpenAI has continued to diversify its offerings and expand globally.
OpenAI’s booming revenue signals more than financial success. It reflects widespread adoption of AI tools and positions the company as a dominant force in the tech industry. With new funding and record user engagement, OpenAI appears ready to lead the next chapter of AI innovation.
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