OpenAI CFO Points to 2027 Public Debut

OpenAI Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar told staff that the artificial intelligence lab plans to go public in 2027. She noted that the debut could arrive sooner if business growth accelerates further. Friar shared this timeline during an internal meeting, following the confidential filing of registration papers with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Friar described the public offering as a funding milestone instead of a final destination. She highlighted the massive capital the company already secured, giving the team financial flexibility as they prepare for the stock market. Meanwhile, rival firm Anthropic is also eyeing a public debut and could potentially reach the market even sooner with a massive projected valuation.

Despite competition from Anthropic, OpenAI continues to post strong financial growth figures. Recent metrics show rising enterprise adoption and millions of active weekly users on key products. Traders and tech observers should keep an eye on upcoming regulatory updates and further statements from leadership regarding market timing.