OpenAI Ads Reach $1 Billion Run Rate

OpenAI announced that its ChatGPT advertising business has reached a $1 billion annualized revenue run rate. The company is expanding the Ads Manager tool globally while preparing for a potential IPO.

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FILE PHOTO: The OpenAI logo in this illustration taken June 11, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

OpenAI's advertising business reached $1 billion in annualized revenue run rate on Monday, driven by expanding global rollout and adoption. The milestone arrives as the company broadens ad placements ahead of a potential initial public offering. International markets and small-to-medium businesses are powering the recent growth surge.