NOW: OpenAI's Q2 revenue grew just 18% to $6.7B as losses deepened, disappointing investors hoping it would close the growth gap with Anthropic, WSJ reports.

OpenAI's second‑quarter revenue rose 18% to $6.7 billion, but its losses widened, falling short of investor expectations for narrowing the revenue gap with Anthropic.

Published: 2026-08-19T02:30:43+00:00

Updated: 2026-08-19T03:03:32.319097+00:00

What happened

OpenAI’s second‑quarter revenue rose 18% to $6.7 billion, but its losses widened, falling short of investor expectations for narrowing the revenue gap with Anthropic.

Confirmed

Global impact / market context

The results highlight that OpenAI’s growth is slowing, raising concerns about its ability to stay the dominant player in the fast‑growing AI market.

Analyst inference

The AI sector has been eagerly watching OpenAI’s performance, especially against rivals like Anthropic, as investors gauge who will lead next‑generation AI services.

Confirmed

What to watch

Whether OpenAI can improve profit margins through cost cuts or higher‑priced services. Analyst inference
Anthropic’s upcoming earnings, which could show if it overtakes OpenAI in growth. Analyst inference
Potential changes in investor sentiment toward AI‑related stocks if OpenAI’s losses continue. Analyst inference

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