Key facts
- OpenAI burned $3.7 billion in Q1 2026.
- OpenAI had $5.7 billion in revenue in Q1 2026.
- OpenAI spent $34 billion in 2025.
- OpenAI spent $19 billion on R&D in 2025.
- OpenAI's revenue was $13.07 billion in 2025.
- OpenAI had an operating loss of $20.92 billion in 2025.
- OpenAI aims for profitability by 2030.
- Databricks launched features to curb AI spending.
OpenAI has experienced substantial financial losses, with recent reports detailing significant expenditures and operating deficits. In the first quarter of 2026, the company reportedly burned through $3.7 billion, a figure that represents more than half of its $5.7 billion in revenue for the same period. This follows a challenging 2025, during which OpenAI is said to have spent $34 billion, with a notable $19 billion allocated to research and development.