Oracle's Bonds Face Investor Jitters as AI Ambitions Soar. The tech giant's aggressive push into artificial intelligence is causing a stir in the bond market. Recent reports indicate Oracle plans to significantly increase its debt to fuel its AI infrastructure, leading to investor concerns.
Oracle's logo is seen in this illustration taken September 9, 2025.
According to recent reports, Oracle is planning to add another $38 billion to its already substantial debt. This move has triggered a sell-off of Oracle bonds, reflecting unease among investors. Oracle has already invested billions in its cloud and AI infrastructure this year. With roughly $104 billion in outstanding debt, including $18 billion in bonds, the company's spending exceeds its operational earnings. This strategy hinges on future profits from contracts, including those with startups like OpenAI.
But here's where it gets controversial...
Lisa Shalett, chief investment officer of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, noted that many major tech companies are borrowing to sustain stock buyback programs while simultaneously investing heavily in capital expenditures.
The market's reaction to Oracle's plans has been evident in the trading of its bonds. Bonds maturing in 2033 with a 4.9% coupon have seen their yields rise by more than three basis points in the last two weeks. Similarly, newer bonds maturing in 2032 with a 4.8% coupon have increased almost two basis points in just one week.
And this is the part most people miss...
Stu Novick, a tech sector credit analyst at Gimme Credit, observed considerable selling pressure, highlighting the enormous sums involved and the questions surrounding the company's ability to generate profits from these investments.
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