OpenAI has finalized a $7 billion stock buyback program that allowed employees to sell shares based on an $852 billion company valuation, according to The Decoder. This move follows a similar transaction in October 2025, when OpenAI conducted a $6.6 billion sale.
The buyback provides liquidity for employees while reinforcing the company's high valuation in the private market. Such large-scale buybacks are rare in the tech sector and highlight OpenAI’s significant market position.
For Japanese investors, OpenAI’s valuation and capital activity signal the growing influence of AI-driven firms on global equity and tech markets, potentially shaping investment flows in the region.