Microsoft’s OpenAI partnership nets $10 billion in revenue

Microsoft's financial ties with OpenAI remain strong, generating $10 billion in revenue in a single quarter amid a competitive landscape.

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  • Microsoft reported $10 billion in revenue from OpenAI for the quarter ending September 30, 2026.
  • This revenue accounted for nearly 11% of Microsoft’s total quarterly earnings of $92.3 billion.
  • For the full fiscal year 2026, revenue from OpenAI reached $24.1 billion, with projections of $40 billion annually.

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