# OpenAI files confidentially for an IPO a week after Anthropic

> OpenAI said via X on 8 June 2026 that it submitted a confidential S-1 for an IPO.

*Two AI giants, two filings, eight days apart.*

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> **Key:** **The one-liner:** eight days after Anthropic, the maker of ChatGPT joined the IPO queue — and the AI-listing race is officially on.

**What happened.** On 8 June 2026, **OpenAI** said via X it had **confidentially filed** a draft S-1 — the first step toward a public listing, roughly a week after Anthropic did the same.

**The numbers.** Reported target valuation is **~$730B–$850B**, with some outlets stretching toward **~$1T** (it varies — attribute, don't assert). Underwriters are reported as **Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley** (JPMorgan also named).

**Timing.** A debut is floated for **Sept–Nov 2026**, but OpenAI says timing is explicitly undecided.

> **Note:** **Why it matters:** Bloomberg pegs the wider AI-IPO pipeline at ~$3.6T. Two filings in eight days are the front edge of it — and the markets are about to test whether they'll pay these prices.

## Key takeaways

- What: OpenAI submitted a confidential S-1, announced via X on 8 June 2026.
- Valuation: reported ~$730B–$850B, some reports toward ~$1T — varies by outlet.
- Banks: Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley reported as underwriters (JPMorgan too).
- Timing: possibly Sept–Nov 2026, but OpenAI says it's undecided.

## FAQ

### Did OpenAI file for an IPO?
It said via X on 8 June 2026 it submitted a confidential S-1 — a first step, about a week after Anthropic. Financials aren't public yet.

### What's the target valuation?
Reported at ~$730B–$850B, with some stretching toward ~$1T. The range varies because the filing is confidential.