Amazon Raises $25 Billion in Bond Sale, Commits to No More Debt in 2026

Amazon plans to raise at least $25 billion through an eight-part bond sale, according to sources who spoke with CNBC's David Faber. The company disclosed the capital raise in an SEC filing on Tuesday but did not specify the dollar amount. The bond sale aims to support Amazon's ongoing artificial intelligence infrastructure buildout. Amazon has informed its underwriters that it will not issue additional debt in 2026, according to people familiar with the matter who requested anonymity. The financing follows approximately $54 billion raised in the U.S. and Europe earlier this year, plus a $10 billion bond raise in Canada in June.

Amazon Commits to No Further Debt Issuance in 2026

The company has shared with its underwriters that it won't issue any more debt this year, according to people familiar with the matter. Bloomberg first reported the $25 billion value of Amazon's bond sale. The eight-part structure of the offering was confirmed by sources speaking to CNBC.

Bond Proceeds Allocated to Corporate Purposes and AI Investments

An Amazon spokesperson told CNBC that proceeds from the latest bond sale will be used for general corporate purposes, which could include supporting investments, funding future capital expenditures and debt repayment. "We regularly evaluate our operating plan and make financing decisions, like issuing bonds, accordingly," the spokesperson stated.

Amazon Raised $64 Billion in Previous 2026 Bond Sales

The debt sale comes after Amazon raised roughly $54 billion in bonds earlier this year in the U.S. and Europe. The company followed this with a $10 billion bond raise in Canada in June. The latest $25 billion offering brings Amazon's total disclosed bond issuance in 2026 to at least $89 billion.

FAQ

How much is Amazon raising in its latest bond sale? Amazon is raising at least $25 billion through an eight-part bond sale, according to sources who spoke with CNBC. The company disclosed the capital raise in an SEC filing on Tuesday but did not specify the dollar amount in that filing.

Will Amazon issue more debt in 2026? No. Amazon has informed its underwriters that it will not issue any more debt in 2026, according to people familiar with the matter.

What will Amazon use the bond proceeds for? An Amazon spokesperson stated that proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, which could include supporting investments, funding future capital expenditures and debt repayment, with a focus on continuing the company's artificial intelligence infrastructure buildout.