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United States tech stocks slide as OpenAI delays IPO

PUBLISHED Jun 26, 2026, 9:57 AM ET

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United States technology stock futures fell sharply before the Wall Street open on Friday, June 26, 2026, after reports that artificial intelligence company OpenAI plans to postpone its initial public offering until 2027. According to multiple major news outlets, internal discussions led OpenAI executives to abandon a previously targeted late-2026 listing amid a broader tech and semiconductor selloff. The key issue is valuation: CEO Sam Altman has refused to proceed with an IPO below a one‑trillion‑dollar market capitalization. CFO Sarah Friar is reported to support delaying the offering to 2027, citing heavy capital expenditures, substantial cash burn, and future reporting obligations, despite OpenAI generating 13 billion dollars in revenue in 2025.

By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

2025 OpenAI reports 13 billion revenue
Late 2025 Bankers outline IPO timing options
Early 2026 Internal debates intensify over valuation
Late 2026 Previously targeted OpenAI IPO window
Friday, June 26, 2026 Tech stock futures drop premarket
Friday, June 26, 2026 Reports detail IPO delay decision
2027 Planned new timeline for OpenAI listing

News Intelligence

OpenAI's delay could impact your tech investments. With the company's high valuation and revenue, their IPO is a big deal. If you're invested in tech stocks, this could cause some short-term instability. Keep an eye on your portfolio.