Anthropic targets $2T IPO with ambitious revenue growth by 2028

https://abc7news.com/post/san-francisco-based-anthropic-calls-global-freeze-ai-development-warns-could-soon-escape-human-control/19240090/ Anthropic, the maker of the AI model Claude, is reportedly planning a $2 trillion initial public offering (IPO), contingent on significant projected revenue growth. According to Yahoo Finance, internal projections suggest revenues of between $190 billion and $200 billion by 2028, a substantial increase from the company’s current revenue run rate of nearly $7 billion in August 2026. This ambitious target comes as Anthropic aims to surpass its last confirmed private valuation of $965 billion secured during its Series H funding round in May 2026. Market participants are closely monitoring this development, as the company’s confidential filing for a U.S. IPO in June 2026 has placed it among the most anticipated offerings alongside OpenAI. Key Takeaways Market activity suggests skepticism about Anthropic achieving a market cap above $1.25 trillion at IPO close, with key market indicators pricing scenarios below this threshold. Anthropic’s ambitious revenue projections appear critical to justifying the $2 trillion IPO valuation, reflecting a major lea...