OpenAI’s decision to defer its IPO until 2027 in favor of a bridge private round targeting at least $30 billion at a roughly $1.4 trillion pre-money valuation has shaped trader expectations for the eventual public raise. The company’s annualized revenue run rate near $50 billion—supported by rapid enterprise growth—underpins market-implied odds favoring a substantial IPO in the $90–100 billion range, consistent with its March 2026 $122 billion private round at an $852 billion valuation. Heightened AI safety considerations cited by CEO Sam Altman and the need for additional infrastructure capital continue to influence positioning, while upcoming 2027 milestones and any revisions to revenue trajectories remain key swing factors for resolution probabilities.