Observed Signal · Oct 8, 2026 · Earnings Report · Source: CNBC Technology · Impact: 4/5 · Sentiment: Negative
AI Stocks Sink as OpenAI Revenue Misses Reported Figure
Shares of Nvidia, Oracle, CoreWeave and other AI-related companies fell on Thursday after details emerged about OpenAI's revenue. OpenAI told investors it reached roughly $50 billion in annualized revenue at the end of September, lower than the widely reported $68 billion figure. A person familiar with the matter said the $68 billion figure included gross revenue from partners, making it more comparable to Anthropic. OpenAI also highlighted 77% total run rate growth in Q3 and 107% growth in enterprise business. The company is preparing for a potential IPO, with a valuation of $852 billion, and is in early talks to raise around $30 billion in new funding.
OpenAI is a central player in the AI infrastructure market. Its revenue figures and funding plans have significant impact on the demand expectations for AI compute and related AdTech/AI services, as reflected in the stock movements of major suppliers.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- OpenAI reported annualized revenue of ~$50 billion at end of September 2026.
- The widely reported figure was $68 billion, including gross revenue from partners.
- OpenAI demonstrated 77% total run rate growth and 107% enterprise run rate growth in Q3.
- OpenAI is valued at $852 billion and exploring a potential funding round of ~$30 billion.
- Nvidia, Oracle, and CoreWeave stocks fell on the news.
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