TKO Group Holdings, Inc.

TKO: Is TKO Group Holdings, Inc. Halal?

TKO Group Holdings, Inc.

NYSECommunication ServicesUS

$183.91

+1.16%

Market Cap: 13.8B

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Aug 30, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

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

Quote this verdict

HalalScreener rates TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Aug 30, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/TKO

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%.

33.4% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding TKO

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

See halal alternatives from the same sector further down this page

About TKO Group Holdings, Inc.

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. stands as a significant enterprise within the sports and entertainment industries. Its business activities are primarily organized into four core divisions: Media and Content, Live Events, Sponsorships, and Consumer Products Licensing. The company is responsible for creating a diverse range of content, including live spectacles, television programs, and both lengthy and concise video productions. This material is disseminated to audiences in approximately 170 countries through various channels such as traditional broadcast, subscription-based television, streaming services, and numerous digital and social media platforms. Furthermore, TKO leverages its brands through the merchandising of a wide array of goods, including video games, clothing, equipment, collectible trading cards, memorabilia, digital assets, and toys. It also facilitates sales of exclusive travel packages and event admission. A key component of its revenue generation involves securing corporate sponsorships and handling advertising sales, which covers in-venue and broadcast ad placements, integrated product advertising within content, and digital advertising impressions. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. is headquartered in New York, New York, and operates as a subsidiary of Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc.

Sector: Communication Services · Industry: Entertainment

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Aug 30, 2026

Business Activity Screen

Passed

Checks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)

Peripheral exposure (still halal, purify this share)
3.0%

Primary business is permissible. AAOIFI allows up to 5% revenue from incidental non-compliant sources, provided the share is purified.

  • Entertainment: estimated 3.0% peripheral exposure (AAOIFI industry average)

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Compliance History

  1. Not Halalnow

    since Aug 2026

  2. Halal

    until the change above

  3. Doubtful

    until the change above

  4. Halal

    until the change above

  5. Doubtful

    until the change above

  6. Halal

    until the change above

Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: Q2 2026Data source: EDGAR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO) halal to invest in?
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO) 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 TKO Group Holdings, Inc. get a F compliance rating?
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 33.4% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change TKO Group Holdings, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
TKO Group 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 TKO Group Holdings, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO) 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: Aug 30, 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.