OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he is not focused on the timing of an initial public offering. The comments, reported by CNBC, come as rival Anthropic prepares to go public.
Altman’s remarks have dampened expectations for an IPO by June 30, 2026. Prediction markets now price that deadline at just 0.9% YES. The odds for an IPO by the end of the year remain high, at 74.5% YES.
No formal IPO date has been set. Analysts will watch for statements from OpenAI’s board and major investor Microsoft for any change in strategy. Broader market volatility, fueled by Middle East tensions, may also influence investor appetite for tech offerings.