OpenAI revenue exceeds $40 billion amid IPO preparations

OpenAI is experiencing rapid financial growth, with annualized revenues reportedly exceeding $40 billion, doubling its figures from late 2025. This surge, driven by enterprise services and consumer subscriptions, comes as the company prepares for a potential initial public offering (IPO) in the United States.

To diversify revenue, OpenAI is expanding its advertising pilot for ChatGPT into international markets, including the United Kingdom, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, and South Korea. In the US, the model operates on an opt-out basis, whereas in the EU and UK, users must provide explicit opt-in consent for personalized ads due to stricter privacy regulations. The advertising strategy aims to monetize free and lower-cost tiers while keeping premium business and enterprise plans ad-free.

In the Philippines, OpenAI has partnered with Thinking Machines, designating it as the sole reseller of ChatGPT Enterprise in the country to support the growing local demand for generative AI integration in business operations.