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StocksMediumUpdated×3•Originally published 15 August 2026•Updated 16 August 2026•
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AMD Raises $4.75 Billion via Bond Sale to Strengthen Capital Structure

A mechanical press with circuit patterns stamping a stack of AMD senior notes worth $4.75B on an orange background.

Key Facts

1NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel shares rallied following Super Micro Computer's impressive fiscal fourth-quarter results.
2Super Micro reported a significant increase in its order book and gross margin, reinforcing confidence in AI infrastructure demand.

In a move reflecting a strategy to expand its capital base, AMD priced $4.75 billion of senior notes on Thursday. According to reports, this substantial issuance was distributed across four tranches with maturities ranging between 2029 and 2036, marking a significant increase in the company's debt capital to fund future operations.

This financial maneuver comes at a time when the company maintains a robust liquidity position, as AMD ended the second quarter with $13.1 billion in cash and short-term investments. Simultaneously, market data showed AMD shares stabilized at $514.39, while TSM reached $426.35 as of the August 14, 2026 close, reflecting a balance between increased leverage and balance sheet strength.

At the close of August 14, 2026, NVDA stood at $225.16 and INTC at $102.5. Investors are now monitoring how AMD will deploy this new capital amid intense competition in the AI chip sector, while markets await any updates from the Fed that could impact future borrowing costs.