Microsoft announces plan to raise $25 billion in debt
Microsoft has announced plans to raise $25 billion in debt to fund infrastructure expansion and support growing demand for artificial intelligence. The company aims to leverage its AAA credit rating to finance capital expenditures, including data centers for partners like OpenAI and Anthropic.
Why it matters
This massive debt issuance highlights the immense capital intensity required to build out global AI infrastructure, signaling a shift in how tech giants fund their AI ambitions.
Microsoft on Thursday announced plans to raise $25 billion in bonds, taking advantage of its healthy credit rating to support its infrastructure expansion.
The software maker holds a top-tier AAA rating with S&P, a credit agency. Management is targeting $170 billion in 2026 capital expenditures, as the company looks to meet heavy demand from artificial intelligence labs Anthropic and OpenAI, as well as other clients.
"Microsoft intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, which may include, among other things, funding for working capital, capital expenditures, repurchases of capital stock, acquisitions, and repayment of existing debt," according to a statement . The offerings should close on Nov. 4, the company said.
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