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Sources: Goldman Sachs expects Anthropic revenue of ~$52B in 2026 and $600B+ by 2030, operating profit in 2029, and positive free cash flow in 2030 (Financial Times)

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In short

Goldman Sachs anticipates rapid top-line growth for Anthropic, with projected annual revenue climbing from roughly $52 billion in 2026 to more than $600 billion by 2030. Despite this rapid expansion, the investment bank models a multi-year horizon before the artificial intelligence company reaches financial sustainability. According to the reported forecasts, Anthropic is projected to reach an operating profit in 2029 before generating positive free cash flow in 2030.

Key points

  • The financial timeline establishes 2030 as the expected year for positive free cash flow.: The financial timeline establishes 2030 as the expected year for positive free cash flow.
  • Rapid top-line growth is projected to precede profitability by several operating years.: Rapid top-line growth is projected to precede profitability by several operating years.
  • The long-term projections by Goldman Sachs were initially reported by the Financial Times.: The long-term projections by Goldman Sachs were initially reported by the Financial Times.

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