The reported milestone as of July 2026 underscores how AI coding and video-generation models are emerging as the strongest revenue segments globally, alongside Anthropic's Claude Code.
Zhipu's annual recurring revenue reached $1 billion as of July 2026, 36Kr reported, citing multiple independent sources. Zhipu (02513.HK) did not respond to the report. The article framed the figure as part of a broader industry shift, saying AI coding and video-generation models have become the strongest AI revenue tracks globally, and noted that Anthropic's Claude Code also reached $1 billion ARR within six months.