Informed sources say OpenAI has not yet held any preliminary meetings with investors to discuss pricing or demand, nor has it set an official timeline for its initial public offering, indicating that its listing plans remain at an early stage.
Reports say the company has not yet begun what are known as "market testing" meetings with investors, which are typically used to gauge demand appetite ahead of a public offering, and suggest these meetings will begin at a later point once the appropriate timing becomes clear.
According to media reports, the New York Times noted this week that the company is currently leaning toward an IPO in 2027, despite having already submitted a confidential prospectus to the US Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this month.
These developments come as technology and artificial intelligence markets are seeing growing interest in public offerings, particularly with moves by competitors such as Anthropic, which also filed a confidential regulatory filing without setting a listing date.
Chief Executive Sam Altman said the timing of the public offering is not currently a priority, stressing that the focus is on developing technology and building a sustainable business before transitioning to public markets.
These signals reflect that one of the world's most prominent artificial intelligence companies is still in a phase of reassessing the timing of its entry into financial markets, despite the high expectations associated with its sector and its rapid growth.