Is Costco (COST) stock halal to invest in?

Q: Is Costco (COST) stock halal to invest in?

Halal Investors analysed and rated Costco (COST) with the comfort rating: 'Questionable'. We scored Costco (COST) with the following scores: Business score: 3/5, Financial score: 4/5, ESG score: 4/5.

Costco Wholesale Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Australia, Spain, France, Iceland, China, and Taiwan. It offers branded and private-label products... Read More

Industry: Food Staples Retailing Sector: Consumer Staples

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Costco (COST)

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Report Summary

It is questionable whether a material part of the business’s revenue comes from Haram.
Interest is used but is not relied on to run the company.
The company has a net positive impact on the environment, society and governance.

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