Amazon raising at least $25 billion in bond sale, won't issue more debt in 2026

Amazon is set to raise a minimum of $25 billion through a new eight-part bond sale, aiming to bolster its extensive artificial intelligence initiatives, as reported by CNBC's David Faber. Sources familiar with the situation have indicated that the tech giant will not be issuing additional debt in 2026. The announcement was made in a filing with the SEC on Tuesday, although Amazon did not specify the total amount to be raised. Bloomberg was the first to reveal the financial details regarding the bond sale. This latest move follows an impressive fundraising effort earlier this year, where Amazon secured approximately $54 billion in bonds across the U.S. and Europe, along with an additional $10 billion bond issuance in Canada last June. An Amazon representative stated that the funds from the upcoming bond sale will be directed toward general corporate purposes. This could encompass a variety of uses, including investments, capital expenditures, and debt repayment. "We regularly assess our operational strategy and make financing choices, such as issuing bonds, based on our needs," the spokesperson commented.