CoreWeave bonds hit record lows as US election results raise data centre concerns
CoreWeave bonds hit new lows as Democratic wins in US midterms raise concerns over data center construction and AI infrastructure investments.
CoreWeave Inc.'s bonds plummeted on Wednesday, reaching record lows as Democratic candidates advocating for reduced data-center construction secured several gubernatorial elections, including in Texas. The company's unsecured debt due in 2031 experienced the most significant decline, trading as low as 79.5 cents on the dollar, according to Trace pricing data.
Similarly, obligations due in 2030 and 2032 also saw declines, hovering around distressed levels with yields exceeding 15%. CoreWeave is among the entities vulnerable to policy decisions in Texas, where newly elected Democratic Governor Gina Hinojosa has called for an immediate ban on data center expansion. Other newly elected Democratic governors, such as Amy Acton in Ohio and Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia, have also expressed support for limiting data center construction.
The surge in borrowing costs for CoreWeave sent shockwaves through markets last month, prompting traders to evaluate the ability of leveraged speculative-grade firms to handle higher interest rates. CoreWeave's shares dropped 7.2% to $49.85 in New York trading, marking the lowest level since May 2025.
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