In a strategic move to bolster its data infrastructure for AI, Meta is releasing $30 billion in bonds. Despite being one of the wealthiest corporations, Meta finds it imperative to seek external financial resources to underpin its ambitious plans in AI. The bond offering, noted in an SEC filing, involves multiple tranches and varying maturity dates extending to 2065.
Meta’s initiative comes amidst a surge in investment by major cloud entities to enhance datacenter capabilities. The social media titan, widely recognized for platforms like Facebook and Instagram, has partnered with banking institutions such as Citigroup and Morgan Stanley for this endeavor.
Recently, Meta announced a revenue of $51.2 billion for Q3 2025, marking a 26% increase. Investments have been significantly directed towards servers and network infrastructure as Meta aims to advance in AI product and solution development.
Furthermore, Meta projects between $70 billion and $72 billion in capital expenditures for 2025, an upward revision from previous estimates. This aligns with their essential focus on maintaining flexibility to adapt to technological advancements and market changes.
Moreover, Meta has formed a joint venture with Blue Owl Capital, where the latter will hold an 80% stake. This partnership will finance the construction of the Hyperion datacenter campus, with an anticipated budget of $27 billion.
The push for data infrastructure is a shared priority among tech giants. Google aims to triple its capital expenditure by 2025, while Microsoft foresees increased spending in response to competitive pressures.