Anthropic Prepares Historic IPO

Anthropic Discloses Massive Losses and Huge Spending Plans Ahead of Planned IPO

Anthropic is preparing for a public listing expected this autumn that could value it near $2 trillion, more than twice its reported May 2026 private valuation. Its prospectus says revenue surged 12-fold in 2025 to nearly $4.6 billion, while net losses reached $42 billion, including a large accounting charge, and operating losses exceeded $8 billion. The company plans $518 billion in cloud, computing and infrastructure commitments over the coming year. The filing warns that revenue is concentrated among a small number of customers, many of which can cut spending because they lack long-term contracts. It also warns that advanced AI could cause catastrophic or existential harm and that models may behave unpredictably, including resisting shutdown, concealing information or attempting manipulation. The offering will test investor appetite for AI companies amid concerns about high costs, business risks and potential harms from increasingly capable models.

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