Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.

LW: Is Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. Halal?

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.

NYSEConsumer DefensiveUS

$41.61

-2.26%

Market Cap: 5.7B

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Jul 16, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Over the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

58.7% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding LW

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

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About Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. produces, distributes, and markets value-added frozen potato products worldwide. It operates through four segments: Global, Foodservice, Retail, and Other. The company offers frozen potatoes, commercial ingredients, and appetizers under the Lamb Weston brand, as well as under various customer labels. The company also offers its products under its owned or licensed brands, such as Grown in Idaho and Alexia, and other licensed brands, as well as under retailers' brands. In addition, it engages in the vegetable and dairy businesses. The company serves retail and foodservice customers; and grocery, mass merchants, club, and specialty retailers; and businesses, educational institutions, independent restaurants, regional chain restaurants, and convenience stores. Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 1950 and is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho.

Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Packaged Foods

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jul 16, 2026

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.

Fiscal: FY 2025Data source: EDGAR

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) halal to invest in?
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) is rated Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 screening. It fails either the business activity screen (primary involvement in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, alcohol, or gambling) or one of the quantitative financial ratio thresholds. Muslim investors should avoid or exit this position.
Why did Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. get a F compliance rating?
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 58.7% (limit 30%); interest-bearing deposits of 1.1% (limit 30%); prohibited income of 0.00% (limit 5%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Lamb Weston Holdings, 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 Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) 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: Jul 16, 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.