Meta to Raise $30 Billion Through Bond Offerings

Meta Platforms (META) disclosed plans to raise up to $30 billion through a six-part bond sale as part of efforts to fund the company’s growing artificial intelligence investments.
The bonds will carry maturities ranging from five to forty years, according to Thursday’s SEC filing.

AI Expansion Driving Higher Spending

The fundraising move follows CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s warning that AI-related spending will accelerate further in 2026, with the company committing to aggressive infrastructure expansion.
Meta previously noted that its capital expenditures in 2026 will be “notably larger” than in 2025, underscoring the financial scale of its AI buildout — from data centers to proprietary model training clusters.

“We’re investing through this cycle to ensure Meta remains at the forefront of AI development,” Zuckerberg said earlier this week.

Investor Reaction and Market Impact

Meta’s Class A shares plunged as much as 13.5% to $650.25 on Thursday, wiping out over $220 billion in market value.
The sell-off followed the company’s Q3 earnings, which included a $16 billion one-time income tax charge that heavily impacted profitability and fueled investor concerns over near-term cash burn.

Despite the decline, analysts note the funding strategy helps Meta lock in long-term capital to support AI-driven infrastructure and product development.

Financial and Strategic Context

The new bond issuance marks one of the largest corporate debt offerings of the year, highlighting how major tech firms are leveraging capital markets to finance next-generation AI investments.
Meta’s strategy mirrors similar moves by Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet, which have all boosted CapEx to scale data centers, GPUs, and foundation model capabilities.

Key Takeaways

Bond Offering: Up to $30 billion, six-part structure (5–40 year maturities)
Purpose: Fund AI infrastructure and R&D expansion
CapEx Outlook: “Notably larger” in 2026 vs. 2025
Stock Reaction: Down 13.5% to $650.25, erasing $220B in value
Tax Impact: $16B one-time charge weighing on quarterly results