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Anthropic reports Q3 revenue of $16.8bn, up 45% ahead of IPO

Anthropic disclosed to investors that third-quarter revenue reached $16.8 billion, representing roughly 45–50% growth from the prior quarter's $11.6 billion.

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Anthropic disclosed to investors that third-quarter revenue reached $16.8 billion, representing roughly 45–50% growth from the prior quarter's $11.6 billion. The Financial Times noted the growth rate is slower than some anticipated, citing concerns about AI trade volatility affecting market sentiment. The New York Times reported the company held an investor meeting on Wednesday as it prepares for an initial public offering as soon as next month. Simon Willison's summary highlighted that Anthropic generated $1.70 in revenue for every $1 spent on computing power in Q3, tracking the company's path from approximately $4.8 billion in Q1 revenue.

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The Financial Times emphasised that growth is decelerating relative to expectations and framed it within broader market anxiety over AI trade; the New York Times focused on the IPO timeline and investor engagement. Other outlets reported the figures with minimal editorial framing. No material disagreement on the underlying numbers.

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