Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Oct 12, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

A+

Excellent

94Score

Is J&J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, J&J Snack Foods Corp. passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 94/100 (Grade: A+).

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HalalScreener rates J&J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) Halal, 94/100, grade A+ under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 12, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/JJSF

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%.

1.9% 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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JJSF: Is J&J Snack Foods Corp. Halal?

J&J Snack Foods Corp.

NASDAQConsumer DefensiveUS

$78.75

Market Cap: 1.5B

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About J&J Snack Foods Corp.

J&J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) operates as a prominent manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of nutritious snack foods and a wide array of beverages. The company serves both the food service industry and retail supermarkets across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Its operations are structured into three distinct divisions: Food Service, Retail Supermarkets, and Frozen Beverages. JJSF boasts an extensive and diverse product portfolio. Its popular soft pretzels are marketed under numerous brand names, including SUPERPRETZEL, PRETZEL FILLERS, PRETZELFILS, GOURMET TWISTS, MR. TWISTER, SOFT PRETZEL BITES, SOFTSTIX, SOFT PRETZEL BUNS, TEXAS TWIST, BAVARIAN BAKERY, SUPERPRETZEL BAVARIAN, NEW YORK PRETZEL, KIM & SCOTT'S GOURMET PRETZELS, SERIOUSLY TWISTED!, BRAUHAUS, AUNTIE ANNE'S, and LABRIOLA, alongside proprietary private label options. The company's frozen novelty selection features well-known options such as LUIGI'S, WHOLE FRUIT, PHILLY SWIRL, SOUR PATCH, ICEE, and MINUTE MAID. For churro enthusiasts, offerings include TIO PEPE'S and CALIFORNIA CHURROS, while handheld items are sold under the SUPREME STUFFERS and SWEET STUFFERS brands. A comprehensive range of bakery products, encompassing biscuits, fig and fruit bars, cookies, breads, rolls, crumbs, muffins, and donuts, is available through brands like MRS. GOODCOOKIE, READI-BAKE, COUNTRY HOME, MARY B'S, DADDY RAY'S, and HILL & VALLEY, in addition to private label assortments. Furthermore, JJSF provides frozen beverages under the ICEE, SLUSH PUPPIE, and PARROT ICE labels. Funnel cakes are sold under the FUNNEL CAKE FACTORY brand, alongside various other food items. Beyond its consumer product lines, the company also supplies machinery and related parts to other businesses within the food and beverage sector. JJSF distributes its wide array of products through an established network that includes food brokers, independent sales distributors, and its dedicated direct sales force. Its customer base is remarkably broad, serving snack bars and food stands situated in diverse locations such as retail chains, department and mass merchandising outlets, malls, shopping centers, fast-food and casual dining establishments, stadiums, sports arenas, leisure and theme parks, convenience stores, movie theaters, warehouse club stores, schools, colleges, other institutional clients, and independent retailers. J&J Snack Foods Corp. was founded in 1971 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Pennsauken, New Jersey.

Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Packaged Foods

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Oct 12, 2026

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Compliance History

Halal, unchanged since Jun 2026.

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Fiscal: Q3 2026Data source: EDGAR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is J&J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, J&J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of A+ (Excellent). 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 J&J Snack Foods Corp. get a A+ compliance rating?
J&J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) received a grade of A+ (Excellent) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 1.9% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change J&J Snack Foods Corp.'s Shariah verdict?
J&J Snack Foods Corp.'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 J&J Snack Foods Corp. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
J&J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) 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 12, 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.