BondsMedium•9 November 2026•
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Moody’s and S&P Downgrade Akamai Credit Rating Over AI Infrastructure Debt
Key Facts
1Moody’s and S&P downgraded Akamai's credit rating due to debt-fueled investments in AI infrastructure.
Moody’s and S&P downgraded the credit rating of Akamai Technologies. According to investing.com, the agencies took this action due to the accumulation of debt used to fund the company's AI infrastructure investments.
The downgrade was driven by concerns regarding the company's leverage and debt-servicing capacity as it aggressively expands its cloud and AI capabilities. This move comes as Akamai pursues a long-term strategic shift toward AI despite the financial risks associated with increased borrowing.