OpenAI Eyes $174B in Revenue by 2030 as ChatGPT Gives Way to Agents, Apps, and Billions of Users

OpenAI projects explosive revenue growth, expecting to reach $174 billion by 2030, driven by emerging products like AI agents, user monetization, and enterprise tools that surpass its current ChatGPT earnings. While ChatGPT and API sales will still form the core revenue base, new initiatives—including shopping integrations, affiliate fees, and potentially ads—are expected to scale rapidly. The company anticipates serving up to 3 billion monthly users, with gross margins nearing 70% and turning cash-flow positive by 2029, despite burning $46 billion over the next four years.