OpenAI already obtains most of its revenue from corporate clients and could be ready to go public in 2027, according to its president and co-founder, Greg Brockman. The remarks were made on Wednesday (4), during a technology conference organized by The Wall Street Journal, in Napa, California.
Asked about the possibility of the company being ready for an initial public offering (IPO) next year, Brockman replied: "I think so", according to Reuters. The statement signals confidence in the company's financial readiness, but does not represent confirmation of a date for the offering.
The shift in the revenue mix follows the expansion of OpenAI's enterprise sales, which has been intensifying competition with Anthropic. Among its main bets is Codex, an artificial intelligence agent focused on programming and software development.
Corporate revenue surpasses target projected for the end of 2026
The advance comes ahead of the deadline initially projected by OpenAI itself. In April 2026, the company reported that more than 40% of its revenue already came from corporate clients and that it expected to reach an even split between enterprises and consumers by December.
With Brockman's new statement, the enterprise segment now accounts for more than half of revenue, although the executive did not disclose the exact percentage share.
During the conference, Brockman also acknowledged that the first half of 2026 was difficult for the company, especially in the dispute for the AI programming tools market.
Performance reportedly changed in the third quarter. According to the executive, OpenAI's annualized revenue grew 70% compared with the previous quarter, while enterprise segment revenue doubled in the same period. The figures were presented by the company and are not independently verified results.
The possible stock market debut comes at a time of intense competition for enterprise clients and financial resources. Anthropic is also preparing its initial public offering, with expectations of completing the operation still in 2026.
In September, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman had already ruled out an IPO this year, citing concerns related to artificial intelligence safety. The company has also been seeking new investments to sustain its expansion.
Despite Brockman's positive assessment, going public in 2027 remains a possibility, not a formal commitment to a defined date.
