Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Oct 18, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

C+

Fair

56Score

Is Harmonic Inc. (HLIT) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Harmonic Inc. passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 56/100 (Grade: C+).

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HalalScreener rates Harmonic Inc. (HLIT) Halal, 56/100, grade C+ under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 18, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/HLIT

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%.

9.5% of 30.0% limit
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21

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It passes both the business activity and financial ratio screens under AAOIFI Standard 21.

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Harmonic Inc.

HLIT: Is Harmonic Inc. Halal?

Harmonic Inc.

NASDAQTechnologyUS

$10.69

+1.04%

Market Cap: 1.2B

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About Harmonic Inc.

Harmonic Inc., along with its affiliated entities, operates globally, delivering advanced software, hardware, system solutions, and related services for video content distribution. The company's business activities are structured into two main divisions: Video and Cable Access. The Video division furnishes comprehensive solutions for video processing, content production, and playout. Its customer base includes cable operators, satellite and telecommunications Pay-TV providers, as well as broadcast and a variety of media companies, specifically those involved in streaming. This segment offers dedicated video processing equipment, which encompasses network management and application software, complemented by hardware components such as encoders, video servers, high-density stream processing units, and edge processors. Furthermore, it provides Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms that enable the bundling and transmission of diverse streaming content – including live streams, video-on-demand, catch-up TV, start-over TV, network-based digital video recording (DVR), and cloud-based DVR services. These services are delivered via HTTP streaming to a multitude of devices and incorporate dynamic, personalized advertising insertion capabilities. The Cable Access division specializes in offering CableOS software-centric cable access solutions and CableOS central cloud services, primarily targeting cable operators. Ultimately, Harmonic's product suite empowers its clients to create, manage, store, broadcast, and stream a wide spectrum of video services to end-user devices, including televisions, personal computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Beyond its core offerings, the company provides a range of technical support and professional services. These include ongoing maintenance and support, expert consulting, system implementation, project oversight, technical design and planning, site preparation, integration, equipment installation, thorough system testing, and user training. The company distributes its products both through its internal sales team and indirectly via independent resellers and systems integrators. Harmonic Inc. was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.

Sector: Technology · Industry: Communication Equipment

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Oct 18, 2026

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Compliance History

Halal, unchanged since Jun 2026.

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Fiscal: Q2 2025Data source: EDGAR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harmonic Inc. (HLIT) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, Harmonic Inc. (HLIT) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of C+ (Fair). It passes both the business activity screen (no primary involvement in prohibited sectors) and the quantitative financial ratio screen (debt, interest deposits, and prohibited income all below AAOIFI thresholds).
Why did Harmonic Inc. get a C+ compliance rating?
Harmonic Inc. (HLIT) received a grade of C+ (Fair) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 9.5% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Harmonic Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Harmonic 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 Harmonic Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Harmonic Inc. (HLIT) 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: Oct 18, 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.