Anthropic's third-quarter revenue is said to hit $16.8 billion ahead of IPO

Anthropic reports third-quarter stands at $16.8 billion ahead of its IPO.

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Anthropic's third-quarter revenue is said to hit $16.8 billion ahead of IPO
  • Anthropic's revenue jumped to $16.8 billion in the third quarter, according to people familiar with the matter.
  • It rose from a second-quarter number of about $11.6 billion, the people said.
An Anthropic logo is displayed at Moscone Center during the Dreamforce 2026 technology summit in San Francisco, California, US, September 17, 2026.Carlos Barria | Reuters

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.

CNBC previously reported that the Claude maker planned to disclose its third-quarter financial results for the first time at a meeting with potential investors, including institutional investors, citing two people familiar with the matter.

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This story was reported by Jenny Lee, Kate Rooney and first published by CNBC on 14 October 2026. HUE Legacy Ventures did not write it.

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