Meta Platforms issued €9 billion in its first-ever euro bond sale, attracting a record €53 billion in orders but paying about 1.4 times the risk premium compared to Alphabet's similar bonds. Despite strong demand, Meta's bonds carry higher yields and wider spreads, reflecting lender concerns over its credit risk and heavy AI investment plans. Meta's bonds are rated Aa3/AA- with a negative outlook, while Alphabet holds stronger ratings. The pricing signals cautious lender confidence as Meta continues to borrow heavily to fund expansion, contrasting with Alphabet's cheaper borrowing costs and stable outlook.
Meta Platforms shares trade at USD 630.52 on Pluang as of Nov 05, 2026 20:12 WIB, showing a slight gain of 0.08% for the day. Alphabet's stock is priced at USD 289.63 with a 0.81% increase on the same platform and time. Despite Meta's higher borrowing costs in euros, its market cap stands at $1.61 trillion compared to Alphabet's $3.54 trillion on Pluang.
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