Goldman: Global debt issuance rebounds 66% in April after March decline

Investing.com -- Global debt issuance volumes grew 66% year-over-year in April following a 2% decline in March, according to Goldman Sachs. The rebound was driven by strong corporate investment grade and high yield issuance related to hyperscaler AI infrastructure financing, M&A activity and debt refinancing requirements.

Year-to-date, global debt issuance volumes are up 13% compared to the same period last year. Goldman Sachs said the recovery could benefit ratings revenue growth at S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) and Moody's (NYSE: MCO) if the recent volatility in issuance levels subsides.

The firm forecasts ratings revenue at both companies to grow 7% in 2026. Goldman Sachs noted that private credit, which is not included in standard debt issuance tracking, may contribute to ratings revenue growth as investors seek independent credit assessments amid heightened scrutiny of private credit stress.

Goldman Sachs maintained Buy ratings on S&P Global and Moody's, citing expectations of medium-term ratings revenue strength from a debt refinancing pipeline, M&A volume recovery and private credit growth. The firm also expects compounding earnings per share growth in the low-to-mid teens for both companies.

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