BusinessThe Decoder· Jun 20, 2026
OpenAI Reports Tripled Revenue and Expenses in First Quarter of 2026
OpenAI recorded $5.7 billion in revenue for the first quarter of 2026, a threefold increase from the prior year. The company also reported operating losses of $3.7 billion during the same period, driven in part by over $2.3 billion in stock-based compensation. With $73 billion in reserves, OpenAI currently has no immediate need for additional capital, though intensifying competition could alter that position.
Key points
- →Revenue and operating losses both tripled year over year to $5.7 billion and $3.7 billion respectively
- →Stock-based compensation accounted for more than $2.3 billion of expenses
- →OpenAI holds $73 billion in reserves, reducing near-term funding needs
- →Potential price competition with Anthropic could increase future capital requirements
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