Sam Altman Seeks $1 Trillion Valuation for OpenAI Amid IPO Plans; SoftBank Faces Loan Repayment Deadline

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is pushing for a $1 trillion valuation in the company's upcoming IPO, but advisors suggest delaying until 2027 to achieve that target. This creates tension with major investor SoftBank, which has a $40 billion loan due by March 25, 2027.

By Stefon Walters · Motley Fool · July 12, 2026, 17:27 UTC

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