Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 16, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Newell Brands Inc. passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 16, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/NWL
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Over 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
Most scholars advise not holding NWL
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Newell Brands Inc.
$5.65
Market Cap: 2.4B
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About Newell Brands Inc.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and established in 1903, Newell Brands Inc. is a global enterprise specializing in the development, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution of a broad spectrum of consumer and commercial products. Its operations are divided into five core segments: Commercial Solutions, Home Appliances, Home Solutions, Learning and Development, and Outdoor and Recreation. Under its Commercial Solutions division, Newell provides essential items such as commercial cleaning and maintenance solutions, storage and organization products for closets and garages, advanced hygiene systems, material handling equipment, and home security and safety devices like smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Prominent brands here include BRK, First Alert, Mapa, Quickie, Rubbermaid, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, and Spontex. The Home Appliances segment offers a range of kitchen appliances from well-recognized names like Crock-Pot, Mr. Coffee, Oster, and Sunbeam. For Home Solutions, the company delivers products for food and general household storage, fresh preserving technologies, vacuum sealing systems, gourmet cookware, bakeware, cutlery, and various home fragrance items. This segment features brands such as Ball, Calphalon, Chesapeake Bay Candle, FoodSaver, Rubbermaid, Sistema, WoodWick, and Yankee Candle. The Learning and Development segment encompasses a wide array of writing instruments, including markers, highlighters, pens, and pencils, alongside art supplies, adhesive and cutting products for activities, labeling solutions, and critical baby gear and infant care necessities. Key brands in this category are Aprica, Baby Jogger, Dymo, Elmer's, EXPO, Graco, Mr. Sketch, NUK, Paper Mate, Parker, Prismacolor, Sharpie, Tigex, Waterman, and X-Acto. Lastly, the Outdoor and Recreation segment caters to enthusiasts with a variety of outdoor and related goods from brands like Campingaz, Coleman, Contigo, ExOfficio, and Marmot. Newell Brands distributes its extensive product offerings through a comprehensive network, engaging with warehouse clubs, department stores, drug and grocery stores, mass merchants, home improvement centers, office superstores and supply stores, contract stationers, independent distributors, e-commerce platforms, sporting goods retailers, specialty shops, and travel retailers. The company adopted its current name, Newell Brands Inc., in April 2016, having previously operated as Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Household & Personal Products
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 203.7% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
Screened under AAOIFI Standard 21. The exact figure behind this is part of Pro; the failing check and its limit are always free.
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Compliance History
Not 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.