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Leaked documents: OpenAI's adjusted operating margin improved from -150% to -109% from Q2 to Q3

The company improved its adjusted operating margin but remains far off from profitability

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Leaked documents: OpenAI's adjusted operating margin improved from -150% to -109% from Q2 to Q3

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The Information: Source: OpenAI has told investors on Tuesday that its Q3 revenue jumped nearly 50% to $10B, up from 17% growth in Q2 and up 2.6x from Q3 2025

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