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OpenAI's Revenue Soars

Ars Technica AI · Jun 26, 2026 · 1 min read · Read original article →

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OpenAI’s revenue has grown significantly, from $3.7 billion in 2024 to $13.07 billion in 2025, with monthly revenues reaching nearly $2 billion by the end of 2025. However, the company’s expenses are growing even faster, with research and development costs alone reaching $19.18 billion in 2025. The company’s operating losses have increased, but as a percentage of revenue, they have slightly improved. Why it matters: OpenAI’s ability to balance its growing revenues with enormous expenses will be crucial to its success and profitability goals in the broader AI landscape.

💡 Key Takeaways

  1. OpenAI's revenue grew from $3.7 billion in 2024 to $13.07 billion in 2025
  2. The company's research and development costs reached $19.18 billion in 2025, outpacing revenue
  3. OpenAI's operating losses increased to $20.92 billion in 2025, but slightly improved as a percentage of revenue

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