S&P downgrades Oracle to BBB – only one notch above junk level

S&P Global has downgraded Oracle's credit rating to BBB-, citing massive debt accumulation driven by aggressive investments in AI data center infrastructure. The report highlights a significant concentration risk, noting that nearly half of Oracle's future contract volume is tied to a single customer, OpenAI.
Why it matters
The downgrade underscores the financial instability and high-stakes risks associated with the massive capital expenditures currently fueling the AI industry.
S&P Global has downgraded Oracle's rating due to massive AI investments. The company is now only one notch away from the speculative territory.
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