AI debt issuance hits $466 billion, IO Fund says
IO Fund reports that AI-related debt issuance has surged to $466 billion through September, up from $101 billion in the same period last year. Goldman Sachs estimates the figure at $489 billion as of July 22, exceeding the $322 billion raised in all of 2025. This trend indicates that AI infrastructure is becoming a financeable asset class, with lenders funding companies like Oracle, CoreWeave,…
Key points
- AI debt issuance reached $466 billion through September, up from $101 billion in 2025.
- Nvidia generated $127 billion in free cash flow over the 12 months ended July 2026.
- Oracle reported $125.3 billion in notes payable and borrowings in Q1, exceeding its cash reserves.
The analysis highlights distinct positions for key players in this debt-funded chain. For Nvidia, the financing surge supports chip purchases, supported by $127 billion in free cash flow over the 12 months ended July 2026. The company has signed preliminary agreements with major financial firms targeting over $500 billion in third-party capital, with CEO Jensen Huang noting Nvidia may backstop up to $125 billion. In contrast, Oracle faces a heavier debt burden, reporting $125.3 billion in notes payable and borrowings in Q1, which is over three times its $37.1 billion in cash and marketable securities. Its quarterly interest expense rose 55% year over year to $1.43 billion.
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AI Debt Has Exploded 4X To Nearly $500 Billion: What It Means For NVDA, ORCL And CRWV, According To IO Fund
finance.yahoo.com · 25 October 2026
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