Anthropic's third-quarter revenue is said to hit $16.8 billion ahead of IPO
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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, with adjusted profitability and cash-flow positivity, generating $1.70 in revenue per dollar spent on computing power, as it prepares for a highly anticipated IPO reportedly slated for November.
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Anthropic is an artificial intelligence company known for its AI models, including the Claude series, and has been a major player in the generative AI space.
Anthropic told investors its third-quarter revenue stands at $16.8 billion as it prepares for a highly anticipated initial public offering reportedly slated for November, according to people familiar with the matter.
Revenue rose from $11.6 billion in the second quarter, with first-quarter revenue at $4.7 billion, the people said, adding that Anthropic said it was profitable on an adjusted basis in the third quarter.
The company also told investors it was cash-flow positive, generating $1.70 in revenue for every dollar spent on computing power during the third quarter, according to the Financial Times. Investors expect Anthropic to reach $110 billion in annualized revenue by year-end, according to The Wall Street Journal.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Anthropic will complete its IPO in November as reported
Likely · Within weeks
Anthropic will achieve $110 billion in annualized revenue by year-end
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What is the exact date of Anthropic's IPO?
- What valuation is Anthropic targeting in its IPO?
- How much of the revenue growth is attributable to enterprise vs. consumer demand?
