Amazon Targets $12 Billion Bond Sale to Fuel AI Expansion
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is preparing to raise approximately $12 billion through a six-part U.S. dollar bond sale, its first in nearly three years. The proceeds will accelerate investments in AI infrastructure, reflecting a broader industry trend where tech giants are projected to spend $400 billion on AI capabilities by 2025.
Capital expenditures at Amazon could reach $125 billion this year as the company expands data centers, cloud capacity, and advanced AI workloads. The bond issuance aligns with surging demand for computing power to support generative AI models and large-scale cloud services.
AMZN shares traded at $231.37 amid the fundraising announcement, underscoring investor confidence in Amazon's strategic pivot toward AI dominance. The MOVE follows similar debt financing initiatives across the tech sector as companies compete for leadership in the AI arms race.
