Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Oct 26
SpaceX 2046 Bond Spread Widens to 2.64 Points as Aggressive Investment Stokes Debt Fears
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Oct 26

SpaceX 2046 Bond Spread Widens to 2.64 Points as Aggressive Investment Stokes Debt Fears

1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Oct 26

Summary

  • SpaceX’s 6.6% notes due 2046 weakened Wednesday, with the spread widening 0.09 percentage point to 2.64 percentage points by 12:35 p.m. in New York.
  • Results topped analysts’ estimates, but the company also signaled aggressive investment plans, prompting concern that additional borrowing may be needed.
  • Risk premiums on the bonds rose after SpaceX credit derivatives had already widened earlier in the week, reinforcing the market’s view of higher credit risk.

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