Reuters: OpenAI is preparing for an IPO, which could value it at up to approximately $1 trillion.

Sources familiar with the matter say OpenAI is paving the way for an initial public offering (IPO) that could value the company at up to $1 trillion, potentially making it one of the largest IPOs ever. OpenAI is considering filing for listing with securities regulators as early as the second half of 2026. In initial discussions, the company is considering a minimum fundraising amount of $60 billion, but the actual amount could be higher. Negotiations are still in the early stages, and plans, including specific figures and timelines, may change depending on business growth and market conditions. Sources also say that CFO Sarah Friar has told some colleagues that the company plans to go public in 2027.