Anthropic’s annualized revenue surges to $65B

“Anthropic reported an annualized revenue run rate of $65 billion at the end of July, up from $47 billion in May and $9 billion a year earlier. The surge places Anthropic ahead of rival OpenAI, whose revenue is estimated at $40 billion. Investors expect the company to finish 2026 with $100‑$120 billion in revenue and to file for an IPO as early as this fall, targeting a valuation of $2 trillion or more. The rapid growth reflects massive enterprise adoption of generative‑AI tools across U.S. sectors such as finance, healthcare, and defense, and could accelerate AI‑driven productivity gains in the U.S. economy. However, the looming trillion‑dollar market debut raises regulatory scrutiny and competition concerns for U.S. antitrust agencies. Expert Analysis: Anthropic’s trajectory suggests that AI‑centric business models can now scale to megacorp levels within a few years, reshaping the competitive landscape for U.S. tech firms. A $2 trillion IPO would dwarf any previous U.S. tech listing, potentially prompting tighter oversight and influencing capital allocation toward AI startups.”