TD Cowen suggests Nvidia may backstop Oracle data‑center financing

TD Cowen analysts said Nvidia could support Oracle's data‑center expansion through credit arrangements or leasing. The view is based on recent leasing activity in Southeast Asia and Oracle's interest in vendor financing for contracted capacity. Neither Nvidia nor Oracle has confirmed the speculation.

If Nvidia provides credit support, Oracle's financing costs could be affected and investors may reassess exposure to both companies' data‑center businesses. The speculation also highlights Nvidia's potential role beyond hardware supply.

  • 1Oracle's capital expenditures rose to $28.5 billion.
  • 2Oracle reported negative free cash flow of $5.4 billion.
  • 3Oracle has $288 billion in lease commitments, primarily for data centers.
  • 4Nvidia reported $89 billion in data‑center revenue.
  • 5Oracle raised $48 billion in fiscal 2026 and plans to raise $40 billion in fiscal 2027.

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