# Reports put OpenAI Q2 revenue at $6.7 billion as Anthropic passes $11 billion

_Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6:50 PM EDT · AI · Latest · Tier 1 — Major_

The Wall Street Journal, citing sources, reported that OpenAI's second-quarter revenue rose 18% quarter over quarter to $6.7 billion while its operating margin declined further. The report said Anthropic more than doubled revenue to $11.6 billion in the same period. It added that OpenAI's revenue disappointed some investors, although the company told investors growth accelerated in the third quarter.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/260818/p38#a260818p38)

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