GoKawiilAnthropic reports $16.8B Q3 revenue, plans November IPO
Anthropic disclosed to investors that its third-quarter revenue reached $16.8 billion, up from $11.6 billion in Q2 and $4.7 billion in Q1, according to people familiar with the matter. The company said it was profitable on an adjusted basis and cash-flow positive, generating $1.70 in revenue for every dollar spent on computing power, with an IPO reportedly expected in November.
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The rapid revenue growth and claimed profitability could bolster Anthropic's valuation ahead of a potential public listing, though 'adjusted' profitability figures often exclude significant costs. Investor expectations cited by the Wall Street Journal of $110 billion in annualized revenue by year-end suggest strong confidence in continued AI demand, but such projections remain unverified until realized.
- Anthropic's Q3 revenue hit $16.8 billion, nearly 45% up from Q2's $11.6 billion.
- The company reported being adjusted-profitable and cash-flow positive for the first time.
- An IPO is reportedly being planned for November, with investors anticipating $110 billion in annualized revenue by year-end.
Source: cnbc.com — Jenny Lee Kate Rooney, 2026-10-15
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