Akari Therapeutics, Plc

AKTX: Is Akari Therapeutics, Plc Halal?

Akari Therapeutics, Plc

NASDAQHealthcareUS

$7.87

+5.35%

Market Cap: 9.0M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Aug 26, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is Akari Therapeutics, Plc (AKTX) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Akari Therapeutics, Plc passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Well clear of the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

8.4% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding AKTX

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

See halal alternatives from the same sector further down this page

About Akari Therapeutics, Plc

Akari Therapeutics, Plc, an oncology company, develops antibody-drug conjugates (ADC) for cancer-killing toxins. Its lead payload is PH1 to disrupt the function of spliceosomes and to trigger an immune response that leads to additional cancer cell killing. The company’s lead product candidate is AKTX-101, a preclinical stage trop2-targeting ADC that combines PH1 with the trop2 antibody to treat solid tumor cancer types, including lung, breast, bladder, head and neck, gastric, pancreatic, colon, prostate, and others. Its payloads include PH1 is a novel payload that is a spliceosome modulator designed to disrupt RNA splicing within cancer cells. The company also develops AKTX-102, a novel bispecific ADC that utilizes PH1 as its payload to treat various solid tumor cancers. Akari Therapeutics, Plc is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.

Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Biotechnology

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Aug 26, 2026

Compliance History

Not Halal, unchanged since Aug 2026.

No status changes recorded since we began tracking.

Tracked since Aug 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: FY 2025Data source: FMP
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akari Therapeutics, Plc (AKTX) halal to invest in?
Akari Therapeutics, Plc (AKTX) is rated Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 screening. It fails either the business activity screen (primary involvement in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, alcohol, or gambling) or one of the quantitative financial ratio thresholds. Muslim investors should avoid or exit this position.
Why did Akari Therapeutics, Plc get a F compliance rating?
Akari Therapeutics, Plc (AKTX) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 8.4% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Akari Therapeutics, Plc's Shariah verdict?
Akari Therapeutics, Plc's verdict is re-evaluated at each annual re-screen. Three events could change it: (1) the debt-to-market-cap ratio crossing 30%, typically from new debt issuance or a major drop in share price; (2) interest-bearing deposits exceeding 30% of market cap; or (3) prohibited revenue (alcohol, gambling, conventional finance, etc.) exceeding 5% of total revenue. Verdict flips are tracked in the compliance history section above.
How often is Akari Therapeutics, Plc re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Akari Therapeutics, Plc (AKTX) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Aug 26, 2026.

Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.

Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.