Compliance Status
Doubtful
Screened on Oct 18, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Very Good
Is Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) halal? Doubtful. Based on AAOIFI screening, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. passes the business activity screen but has financial ratios approaching AAOIFI limits with a compliance score of 82/100 (Grade: A).
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HalalScreener rates Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) Doubtful, 82/100, grade A under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 18, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/HLT
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Within 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
You may own HLT, 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 HLT's prohibited income, but the exact share you would need to purify is part of Pro.
HLT: Is Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. Halal?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
$345.09
+0.61%
Market Cap: 77.7B
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About Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., a hospitality company, engages in managing, franchising, and leasing hotels and resorts. It operates in two segments, Management and Franchise, and Ownership. The company engages in the hotel management and licensing of its brand names, trademarks, and service marks. It operates a brand portfolio of luxury, lifestyle, full service, focused service, all-suites hotel, and timeshare under the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Signia by Hilton, NoMad, Canopy by Hilton, Graduate by Hilton, Tempo by Hilton, Motto by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Outset Collection by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton, LivSmart Studios by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Spark by Hilton, Hilton Grand Vacations, Small Luxury Hotels of the World, AutoCamp, and Hilton Honors brand names. The company has operations in North America, South America, and Central America, including various Caribbean nations; Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; and the Asia Pacific. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Travel Lodging
Why This Stock Is Doubtful
- Business activity: the company's own filing confirms revenue from an activity AAOIFI treats as prohibited but does not disclose its share, so it cannot be shown to be under the 5% limit.
Stocks are marked Doubtful when financial ratios pass but approach AAOIFI thresholds. Consider consulting a qualified scholar for a definitive ruling.
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Business Activity Screen
Share not disclosedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
The company's own filing names this revenue but does not say how large it is, so it cannot be shown to be under the AAOIFI 5% limit. The verdict stays Doubtful until the company discloses a figure. The percentage shown is an estimate for purification only.
- •Manages hotels with casino gaming and holds the gaming licence where it runs the casino itself; the share of revenue is not disclosed
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Source: the company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 2025-12-31, which names this revenue without a figure. View its filings on SEC EDGAR
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
Compliance History
Doubtfulnow
since Sep 2026
Halal
until the change above
Not Halal
until the change above
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.