Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 9, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Reed's, Inc. (REED) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Reed's, Inc. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Reed's, Inc. (REED) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 9, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/REED
Business activity
Involved in prohibited business activities.
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 REED
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Reed's, Inc.
$0.64
Market Cap: 7.6M
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About Reed's, Inc.
Reed's, Inc. (symbol: REED) operates as a manufacturer and distributor of premium, all-natural handcrafted beverages. These artisanal concoctions, part of the craft specialty foods sector, are available across a wide geographical footprint, spanning the United States, Canada, Asia, Europe, Australia, and South America. The company's product line features Reed's craft ginger beers, genuine ginger ales, and ready-to-drink selections, alongside Virgil's artisanal sodas, ginger candy, and a broader array of ginger-infused drinks, all primarily marketed under the Reed's brand. Reed's offerings reach consumers through a diverse sales network, including natural and gourmet food establishments, major grocery retailers, mass merchants, club stores, convenience and drug stores, liquor stores, institutional cafeterias, and on-premise dining and bar venues. Distribution is facilitated via third-party distributors, independent partners, and direct-to-store channels. Beyond its core distribution, the company also engages in significant international exports to specific markets such as France, the United Kingdom, South Africa, various Caribbean nations, Spain, the Philippines, and Israel, as well as broader regions in Australia, Asia, Europe, and South America. Founded in 1987, the enterprise was originally incorporated as Original Beverage Corporation, later adopting the Reed's, Inc. name in 2001. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
Why this does not pass
- Business activity: the company earns from an activity AAOIFI treats as prohibited.
- Interest-bearing debt is 115.4% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% 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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Business Activity Screen
FailedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
- Prohibited activity detected: beer
- Prohibited activity detected: liquor
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since Aug 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since Aug 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.