# S&P lowers Meta's credit outlook to negative over AI spending

_Published Friday, October 30, 2026 at 7:17 PM EDT · Products, AI · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

S&P Global Ratings lowered the outlook on Meta Platforms' AA- credit rating to negative on Friday, citing pressure on its balance sheet from elevated spending tied to artificial intelligence. The action changes the outlook on the rating, rather than the AA- rating itself.

## Sources

- [Bloomberg Technology](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-30/meta-s-credit-rating-outlook-downgraded-to-negative-by-s-p)

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