OpenAI Employees Cash Out $7 Billion in Stock

OpenAI employees and former staff now have a way to sell their shares. The company completed a new buyback program worth $7 billion. This values the business at $852 billion.

This move helps people who want access to their money before the company potentially goes public. It takes the pressure off employees who have been waiting for a chance to sell their equity.

This is the second time in recent months that the company has offered this option. They held a similar sale back in October 2025.