Alphabet's Waymo Secures $5B Loan to Expand Autonomous Fleet

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1Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, closed a $5 billion loan from high-profile lenders including Blackstone and PIMCO.

Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, closed a $5 billion loan from high-profile lenders including Blackstone and PIMCO. TechCrunch reported that the capital is intended to fuel the expansion of Waymo's autonomous robotaxi fleet and operations as it scales its vehicle technology.

Alphabet (GOOGL) closed at $350.5 on October 7, 2026, while Blackstone (BX) closed at $111.83 on the same date. This institutional backing follows a period where peer technology stocks showed stable levels, with MSFT closing at $529.76 and META closing at $721.31 on October 7, 2026.