Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 16, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Flowers Foods, Inc. passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 16, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/FLO
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Over 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 FLO
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Flowers Foods, Inc.
$6.11
Market Cap: 1.3B
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About Flowers Foods, Inc.
Flowers Foods, Inc. focuses on the manufacturing and sale of pre-packaged bakery items across the United States. Its extensive product range includes freshly baked goods such as breads, buns, rolls, snack cakes, and tortillas, alongside frozen bread and roll options. These products are marketed under prominent brand names, including Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, Mrs. Freshley's, and Tastykake. The company employs a hybrid distribution strategy, utilizing both a direct-store-delivery method and a warehouse-based system to reach its diverse customer base. Its operational infrastructure comprises 46 bakeries, of which 44 are owned directly and two are leased. Flowers Foods caters to a broad spectrum of clients, such as large-scale merchandisers, supermarkets and other retail outlets, convenience stores, both national and regional restaurants, quick-service food chains, in-store bakeries, foodservice distributors, food wholesalers, institutional buyers, dollar stores, and vending machine operators. Initially known as Flowers Industries, the organization officially adopted the name Flowers Foods, Inc. in 2001. Established in 1919, the company's main corporate offices are situated in Thomasville, Georgia.
Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Packaged Foods
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 129.9% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
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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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.