Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 12, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (ASO) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (ASO) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 12, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/ASO
Business activity
Involved in prohibited business activities.
Company debt
Well clear of the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding ASO
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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ASO: Is Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. Halal?
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc.
$58.63
Market Cap: 3.6B
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About Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc.
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, operates as a significant retailer of sporting goods and outdoor recreational products throughout the United States. The company offers a vast and diverse inventory, encompassing everything from essential camping and marine equipment—like coolers, fishing rods, and bait—to specialized gear for hunting and shooting, including firearms, ammunition, archery supplies, and optics. For athletes and fitness enthusiasts, Academy provides equipment for popular team sports such as baseball, football, basketball, soccer, and golf, alongside fitness machinery, accessories, and nutritional supplements. Their product lines also extend to home and leisure items, featuring patio furniture, outdoor cooking appliances, trampolines, and watersports equipment, as well as various electronics and everyday consumables. Furthermore, the retailer stocks a comprehensive range of apparel, from outdoor and workwear to seasonal clothing, graphic t-shirts, and licensed merchandise from professional and collegiate teams. An extensive footwear selection is also available, covering casual and work boots, youth shoes, and specialized athletic footwear for running, training, and team sports. Academy Sports and Outdoors markets many items under its own private labels, which include Academy Sports + Outdoors, Magellan Outdoors, BCG, O'rageous, Outdoor Gourmet, and Freely. As of June 14, 2022, the company maintained a robust physical footprint with 260 retail stores located across 16 contiguous U.S. states, supplemented by its online sales platform, academy.com. The enterprise, established in 1938, is headquartered in Katy, Texas.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Specialty Retail
Why this does not pass
- Business activity: the company earns from an activity AAOIFI treats as prohibited.
Screened under AAOIFI Standard 21. The exact figure behind this is part of Pro; the failing check and its limit are always free.
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Business Activity Screen
FailedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
- Prohibited activity detected: ammunition
- Prohibited activity detected: firearms
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Pro members can verify every number behind it: interest-bearing deposits, prohibited income breakdown, and the full AAOIFI math.
Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since May 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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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.