Meta is borrowing $15 billion through five bond tranches priced on November 3, with settlement on November 5 and maturities from 2031 to 2056. Per the term sheet, the tranches carry coupons of 5.85% ($3.25 billion), 6.25% ($3.25 billion), 6.55% ($4 billion), 7.35% ($1.75 billion) and 7.5% ($2.75 billion). The article calculates annual coupon payments of $990.125 million and a weighted coupon of about 6.60%, and notes that accounting interest expense could differ. Meta shares rose 1.77% in premarket trading on November 4, and its GF Score of 99/100 points to considerable underlying strength. The article argues that future returns may depend increasingly on how much cash remains after capital expenditure, lease payments and interest, so the key test is whether cash generation keeps pace with spending commitments.
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| Market | US stocks |
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| Sector | Communication Services |
| Industry | Interactive Media & Services |
| Market cap | $1.6T |
| Close on 11/03/2026 | 621.03 |
| Change that session | +2.36% |
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