Meta bond sale drew $125 billion of demand. Gulp.

Meta announced earlier today there were looking to sell around $25 billion bonds. They got bids for 125 billion. They seemed to have strong demand to say the least.

Prior to the announcement:

• The offering will likely be issued in six tranches, with maturities ranging from 5 to 40 years.

• The longest-dated notes are expected to be priced about 1.4 percentage points above comparable U.S. Treasuries.

Why it matters

• This would be one of the largest corporate bond sales of 2025, especially among U.S. tech companies.

• Meta’s goal is to fund its massive capital expenditures, particularly for artificial intelligence infrastructure and data centers.

• Despite the announcement, Meta’s stock fell around 10–12%, reflecting investor concern over increased spending, rising debt, and potential return dilution.

Things to watch

• Final size and pricing of the bond sale — whether it exceeds $25 billion and how yields are set.

• Structure and maturities — details on the number of tranches and longest duration.

• Market reaction — balancing optimism over AI investment with concerns about leverage.

• Impact on Meta’s balance sheet and credit metrics, given the higher debt load.

• Potential influence on other tech giants, as a successful sale could encourage similar debt offerings across the sector.

This article was written by Greg Michalowski at investinglive.com.