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Zoom's Anthropic stake valued at $1B as stock surges on Q1 beat
- Zoom's stake in AI startup Anthropic is now valued at approximately $1 billion, reflecting a mark-to-market gain on its early 2023 investment.
- Zoom's primary listing rose 9.19% to $105.64 on May 22, 2026, following strong Q1 earnings that beat analyst expectations.
- The Anthropic valuation increase was disclosed in a regulatory filing on May 22, 2026.
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Conclusion
Zoom's initial $51 million investment in Anthropic in May 2023 is now carried at approximately $1.27 billion on the company's balance sheet, according to a regulatory filing released May 22, 2026. This represents an unrealized paper gain. On the same day, Zoom reported Q1 revenue of $1.24 billion (up 5.5% year-over-year) and adjusted earnings of $1.55 per share, beating consensus estimates. The primary NASDAQ listing (ZM) closed at $105.64, up 9.19% from the prior close.