Delta Air Lines, Inc.

DAL: Is Delta Air Lines, Inc. Halal?

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

NYSEIndustrialsUS

$87.59

-1.97%

Market Cap: 57.6B

Compliance Status

Doubtful

Screened on Sep 1, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

B+

Good

71Score

Is Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) halal? Doubtful. Based on AAOIFI screening, Delta Air Lines, Inc. passes the business activity screen but has financial ratios approaching AAOIFI limits with a compliance score of 71/100 (Grade: B+).

Quote this verdict

HalalScreener rates Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) Doubtful, 71/100, grade B+ under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Sep 1, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/DAL

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Close to the limit

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

25.7% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

You may own DAL, with caution

Its numbers sit close to AAOIFI limits. Cautious investors may prefer alternatives or ask a scholar first.

Purification amount is Pro

We have screened DAL's prohibited income, but the exact share you would need to purify is part of Pro.

About Delta Air Lines, Inc.

Delta Air Lines, Inc. provides scheduled air transportation for passengers and cargo in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Airline and Refinery. Its domestic network centered on core hubs in Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis-St. Paul, and Salt Lake City, as well as coastal hub positions in Boston, Los Angeles, New York-LaGuardia, New York-JFK, and Seattle; and international network centered on hubs and market presence in Amsterdam, Bogota, Lima, Mexico City, London-Heathrow, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Santiago (Chile), Sao Paulo, Seoul-Incheon, and Tokyo. It also provides aircraft maintenance and engineering support, repair, and overhaul services; and vacation packages. The company operates through a fleet of approximately 1,314 aircraft. Delta Air Lines, Inc. was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Sector: Industrials · Industry: Airlines, Airports & Air Services

Why This Stock Is Doubtful

  • Debt is 25.7% of market cap, only 4.3 points below the 30% AAOIFI limit

Stocks are marked Doubtful when financial ratios pass but approach AAOIFI thresholds. Consider consulting a qualified scholar for a definitive ruling.

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Sep 1, 2026

Compliance History

  1. Doubtfulnow

    since Sep 2026

  2. Halal

    until the change above

  3. Not Halal

    until the change above

  4. Halal

    until the change above

  5. Doubtful

    until the change above

  6. Halal

    until the change above

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

Fiscal: Q2 2026Data source: EDGAR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) halal to invest in?
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) is rated Doubtful under AAOIFI Standard 21. It passes the business activity screen but one or more financial ratios are approaching (though not yet exceeding) the AAOIFI thresholds (30% for debt and interest deposits, 5% for prohibited income). Consult a qualified Islamic finance scholar for a personal ruling.
Why did Delta Air Lines, Inc. get a B+ compliance rating?
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) received a grade of B+ (Good) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 25.7% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Delta Air Lines, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Delta Air Lines, Inc.'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 Delta Air Lines, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) 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: Sep 1, 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.