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StocksUpdated•Originally published 29 April 2026•Updated 30 April 2026•

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Walmart and Philip Morris Issue Multi-Billion Dollar Notes for Debt Refinancing

Key Facts

1Philip Morris International announced the pricing of $1.5 billion in senior unsecured notes across two tranches.

2The offering includes $750 million of 4.125% notes due 2029 and $750 million of 4.875% notes due 2036.

The debt market saw significant activity as major U.S. corporations secured funding, with Walmart Inc. (WMT) issuing $4.23 billion in multi-tranche senior unsecured notes with maturities ranging from 2029 to 2036. Walmart's issuance includes both fixed and floating-rate notes designed to diversify refinancing dates and manage interest-rate exposure. Simultaneously, Philip Morris International (PM) priced a $1.5 billion offering split into two tranches due in 2029 and 2036. Philip Morris intends to use its proceeds for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of commercial paper and existing debt refinancing. These moves highlight corporate strategies to leverage current market conditions to optimize capital structures. Both offerings are expected to enhance liquidity and financial flexibility for the respective issuers.

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What changed: The story was updated to include a substantial $4.23 billion note issuance by Walmart Inc., alongside the previously reported Philip Morris debt offering.