Quoting Karen Kwok for Reuters Breakingviews

Anthropic has outlined its methodology for calculating "run-rate revenue," which involves assessing the last 28 days of consumption-based sales, multiplying that figure by 13, and adding it to the annualized monthly subscription revenue. This approach provides a clearer financial picture for AI companies, particularly those operating on consumption models, and may influence how practitioners evaluate revenue projections and financial stability in AI startups.