OpenAI eyes 2027 IPO after strong Q3 2026 revenue growth

FoxTPNL / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0) OpenAI President Greg Brockman has indicated that the company may be ready for an initial public offering (IPO) in 2027, following a surge in revenue during the third quarter of 2026. Brockman made the statement during a Wall Street Journal technology conference, highlighting that enterprise customers now contribute more than half of OpenAI’s revenue. The suggestion of a 2027 IPO comes as the company continues to expand its product line, including the launch of GPT-5.6 Sol and ChatGPT Work. OpenAI’s IPO plans had previously been delayed, with the company focusing on fundraising and product development. Key Takeaways OpenAI’s potential IPO in 2027 appears to be consistent with the company’s recent revenue growth and product expansion efforts. The news suggests that market participants might reassess the timeline for OpenAI achieving a high market cap at IPO, possibly impacting current market cap predictions. OpenAI’s strong revenue performance may indicate increased confidence in the company’s future IPO valuation, despite the extended timeline. What to Watch Market participants will be observing further statements from OpenAI executives, incl...