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Anthropic reportedly plans to go public in October, with a valuation of $2 trillion
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AI startup Anthropic plans to conduct its initial public offering (IPO) in October 2026 at a valuation of $2 trillion, potentially surpassing SpaceX as the largest IPO in history. According to Fortune magazine's August 13 report, this valuation is approximately 13.51 trillion yuan, setting a new record for global capital markets.
Anthropic is a major player in the AI field, directly competing with companies like OpenAI. Its IPO plan has drawn significant attention due to the company's continuous breakthroughs in generative AI technology. Previously, Elon Musk's SpaceX went public on June 12, 2026, with an issue price of $135 per share, achieving a market capitalization of $1.77 trillion (about 11.96 trillion yuan), marking an unprecedented large-scale IPO in U.S. stock history.
Recent reports indicate that Anthropic confidentially submitted IPO-related documents to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in June and is currently in a quiet period. Due to this restriction, the company cannot publicly disclose financial performance information. However, this year Anthropic has launched multiple models with performance superior to competitors and has focused on expanding enterprise customer sales. Data released by the company in May shows its annualized revenue has exceeded $47 billion (approximately 317.575 billion yuan).
This potential massive IPO reflects the fervent investment sentiment in the current AI industry. If successfully listed, Anthropic will surpass SpaceX to become the largest public offering ever, not only injecting a strong boost into the AI track but also potentially accelerating the pace of listings for more tech companies. Analysts point out that the commercialization and profitability prospects of AI technology are the core focus of investors, and whether Anthropic's high valuation will gain market acceptance remains to be seen.
Looking ahead, Anthropic will need to disclose more detailed financial data to regulators and the public after the quiet period ends. The listing is scheduled for October 2026, and the final outcome will be influenced by market conditions, the competitive landscape of the AI industry, and macroeconomic factors. Regardless of the result, this IPO will be a significant milestone in the global technology and finance sectors.
