Compliance Status
Halal
Screened on Oct 14, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Excellent
Is John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 95/100 (Grade: A+).
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HalalScreener rates John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS) Halal, 95/100, grade A+ under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 14, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/JBSS
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
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
You can own JBSS
It passes both the business activity and financial ratio screens under AAOIFI Standard 21.
Purification amount is Pro
We have screened JBSS's prohibited income, but the exact share you would need to purify is part of Pro.

JBSS: Is John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. Halal?
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.
$66.76
Market Cap: 780.7M
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About John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc., operating across the United States through its subsidiary JBSS Ventures, LLC, specializes in the processing and distribution of both tree nuts and peanuts. The company's core offerings include a wide selection of raw and prepared nuts, featuring popular varieties like almonds, pecans, peanuts, black walnuts, English walnuts, cashews, macadamia nuts, pistachios, pine nuts, Brazil nuts, and filberts, all available in various styles and flavor profiles. Beyond its extensive nut collection, the product line encompasses a broad spectrum of other items. These range from an array of peanut butters in different sizes and formulations to diverse snack foods, such as trail mixes, salad toppings, snack bites, dried fruits, and chocolate or yogurt-coated treats. The company also supplies baking ingredients, bulk food items, sunflower kernels, pepitas, almond and cashew butters, various candies, corn snacks, chickpea snacks, and a selection of sesame-based snacks, including sesame sticks. Furthermore, it provides numerous toppings suitable for ice cream and yogurt. In addition to its widespread distribution channels, the enterprise also operates its own retail establishment. Its diverse product portfolio is marketed under proprietary brands like Fisher, Orchard Valley Harvest, Squirrel Brand, and Southern Style Nuts, alongside a significant array of private label offerings. The company caters to a broad customer base, including retailers, wholesalers, and those requiring commercial ingredients or contract packaging services, with its reach facilitated by a robust network of independent brokers, distributors, and suppliers. Dating back to its establishment in 1922, John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. maintains its headquarters in Elgin, Illinois.
Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Packaged Foods
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Compliance History
Halal, unchanged since May 2026.
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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.