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Endeavour Group
View on WikipediaEndeavour Group Ltd (EG) is an Australian alcoholic drinks retailer, hotel operator, and poker machine operator that was spun off from Woolworths Group in 2019.
Key Information
History
[edit]In 2019, Woolworths restructured its alcoholic drinks business to form Endeavour Group.[1] In June 2021, the Endeavour Group was listed as a separate entity on the Australian Securities Exchange.[2][3] Woolworths sold its remaining 4.1% stake of Endeavour in September 2024.[4] Meanwhile Bruce Mathieson is one of the notable shareholders of Endeavour,[5] which owns 15.08% as of 2025.[6]
In April 2023, Endeavour invested $3 million in esports company Fortress.[7]
In August 2023, the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission fined Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group $550,000 after finding the company had run 220 gaming machines across 62 venues in the state without installing the mandatory harm reduction technology YourPlay.[8]
Following the resignation of Steve Donohue as Chief Executive Office in September 2024, it was announced in April 2025 that former Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka had been appointed as Endeavour Groups new CEO, to commence on 1 January 2026.[9]
Subsidiaries
[edit]- Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group[12]
- BWS
- Cellarmasters
- Dan Murphy's
- Jimmy Brings
- Langton's
- Paragon Wine Estates
- Pinnacle Drinks
- Shorty's Liquor
Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group
[edit]The Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group is Endeavour's hospitality arm. As of 2025[update], it owns 350 hotels.[13] These include:
- Australian National Hotel, Brisbane
- Breakfast Creek Hotel, Brisbane
- Hotel Cecil, Gold Coast
- Royal Exchange Hotel, Brisbane
- Sail and Anchor Hotel, Fremantle
- Surfers Paradise Beer Garden, Gold Coast
- Victory Hotel, Brisbane
- Young & Jackson, Melbourne
Cellarmasters
[edit]Cellarmasters was acquired by Woolworths from Archer Capital in 2011 for $340 million.[14] The company was founded in 1982 by David Thomas.[15]
Dan Murphy's
[edit]Dan Murphy's is a liquor store chain. As of June 2025[update], there are 283 Dan Murphy's stores in Australia.[16]
Jimmy Brings
[edit]Jimmy Brings is a liquor delivery business founded in 2011 by Nathan Besser and David Berger.[17][18] The business was acquired by Woolworths in December 2017.[19] The company expanded its range to include non-liquor drinks, snacks and convenience items in 2022.[20] In November 2024, Jimmy Brings entered a partnership with the Woolworths Group's Milkrun delivery service which saw the Jimmy Brings range added to Milkrun. Jimmy Brings was fully integrated into Milkrun on 28 November 2024 meaning purchases were only be available through Milkrun.[21][22]
Premium Wine Portfolio
[edit]Endeavour's premium wine portfolio was established in September 2019 to house existing Endeavour brands Krondorf, Isabel Estate, Riddoch and the newly-acquired Chapel Hill.[23] Paragon acquired Yarra Valley winery Oakridge Wines in March 2021,[24] Tasmanian winery Josef Chromy Wines in May 2022,[25] McLaren Vale's Shingleback Wine in August 2022,[26] and Margaret River winery Cape Mentelle Vineyards in January 2023.[27]
Shorty's Liquor
[edit]Shorty's Liquor was founded in 2001 by David Short. It is a liquor delivery business focused on business and corporate customers. Woolworths purchased a majority stake in the company in 2020.[28][29] The business was merged into Dan Murphy's B2B services in 2025.[30]
References
[edit]- ^ Windfall for shareholders in Endeavour Drinks demerger Brews News 10 May 2021
- ^ Endeavour Drinks Group makes solo debut on ASX Brews News 24 June 2021
- ^ Endeavour Group makes Australia stock market debut after Woolworths split Reuters 24 June 2021
- ^ Sunny, Sherin; Chatterjee, Rishav (2 September 2024). "Australian retailer Woolworths exits Endeavour Group three years after spin-off". Reuters. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ Brook, Stephen (2022-09-17). "How one family is buying up thousands of hotel poker machines". The Age. Retrieved 2023-06-17.
- ^ Endeavour Group 2025 Annual Report
- ^ Yun, Jessica (2023-04-04). "Dan Murphy's owner pours $3m into esports mega-venue". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
- ^ Crowe, Alex (2023-08-26). "Pub giant fined $550,000 for 'wilful' breaches of Victoria's pokies laws". The Age. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
- ^ "Former Virgin boss Jayne Hrdlicka to return to public eye as Endeavour Group CEO". The Australian. 29 April 2025. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ Endeavour Group lists on ASX Endeavour Drinks 24 June 2021
- ^ Our Brands Endeavour Group
- ^ "ALH Group". ALH Group. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
- ^ Petty, Sarah (2025-06-30). "Pubs giant Endeavour plans to build 30-storey Brisbane apartment tower". Australian Financial Review. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
- ^ Janda, Michael (2011-02-24). "Woolies buys Cellarmasters, posts profit rise". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ Greenblat, Eli (2011-02-25). "A history of sellers and buyers, and wine lovers". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ "Dan Murphy's celebrates EOFY with four new stores". Drinks Digest. 2025-06-27. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
- ^ Mochan, Kit (2019-09-19). "'Not great news': Health experts warn of harm over the convenience of alcohol delivery apps". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ Jones, Kate (2016-12-08). "Move over, the big bottles are coming to town". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ Hatch, Patrick (2018-02-24). "Why Woolies boss thinks Uber Eats is a bigger threat than Amazon". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ Doherty, Ioni (2022-12-15). "Jimmy Brings is now the all-round entertainer. Service expands beyond liquor- will now also bring cheese & crackers". Drinks Trade. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ Young, Andy (2024-11-08). "Endeavour partners with Milkrun". The Shout. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ Tassell, Dominique (2024-11-11). "Two popular online delivery services announce huge move". 7NEWS. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ Young, Andy (2019-09-13). "Endeavour Drinks buys Chapel Hill and sets up Paragon Wine Estates". National Liquor News. Retrieved 2023-01-13.
- ^ Young, Andy (2021-03-15). "Endeavour Group acquires Oakridge Wines". National Liquor News. Retrieved 2023-01-13.
- ^ Haupt, Pippa (2022-05-03). "Endeavour Group acquires Josef Chromy". Food & Drink Business. Retrieved 2023-01-13.
- ^ Berry, Kim (2022-08-10). "Endeavour expands premium wine portfolio". Food & Drink Business. Retrieved 2023-01-13.
- ^ Mercer, Chris (2023-01-12). "Cape Mentelle winery to be acquired by Endeavour Group". Decanter. Retrieved 2023-01-13.
- ^ Powell, Dominic (2020-01-13). "Woolworths polishes Endeavour offering with liquor delivery stake". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ Prodanovic, Doris (2020-01-14). "Woolworths acquires Shorty's Liquor". Food & Drink Business. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ Jackson, Deborah (2025-02-05). "Shorty's Liquor ceases trading". National Liquor News. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
External links
[edit]- Official website

Media related to Endeavour Group at Wikimedia Commons
Endeavour Group
View on GrokipediaEndeavour Group Limited is an Australian conglomerate specializing in beverage retailing and hospitality operations, encompassing the nation's largest network of liquor stores and licensed hotels.[1][2] It primarily operates through its Retail segment, featuring Dan Murphy's for large-format liquor sales and BWS for convenience-oriented outlets, alongside a Hotels segment managing pubs and gaming venues.[1][3] The company employs over 28,000 people across more than 1,675 stores and 344 hotels, serving millions of customers via omnichannel platforms.[1] Formed via demerger from Woolworths Group, the separation was announced on 10 May 2021, with shares distributed to eligible Woolworths shareholders on a one-for-one basis as of the record date of 25 June 2021, enabling independent listing on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker EDV.[4][5] This restructuring, first proposed in 2019, allowed Endeavour to focus on its core drinks and hospitality businesses, which generate substantial revenue from alcohol sales and gaming activities, including poker machines in hotels.[6][7] Endeavour's scale underscores its market dominance, with key achievements including partnerships with over 3,000 suppliers and a loyalty program boasting 4.5 million active members, yet its reliance on electronic gaming machines has drawn regulatory scrutiny, exemplified by fines for non-compliance with mandatory precommitment technology in Victoria and share price impacts from tightened poker machine restrictions.[1][8][9] These operations highlight both economic resilience in gaming revenue and ongoing debates over gambling harms, prompting measures like responsible service initiatives.[10][11]
History
Origins and Expansion under Woolworths (Pre-2019)
Dan Murphy's, a cornerstone of what would become Endeavour Group's alcohol retail operations, was founded in 1952 by winemaker Daniel Francis Murphy, who opened his first store at 282 Chapel Street, Prahran, Melbourne, pioneering large-format liquor retailing in Australia.[12] Woolworths Group acquired the chain in 1998 for A$55 million when it comprised five stores in Victoria, integrating it into its growing liquor portfolio and enabling national expansion through Woolworths' distribution network.[13] Under Woolworths ownership, Dan Murphy's shifted to a discount warehouse model with extensive product ranges, opening its first interstate store in Queensland in 2000 and steadily building a presence across major cities.[14] Complementing Dan Murphy's large-format stores, Woolworths developed BWS (Beer Wine Spirits) as a convenience liquor brand, primarily co-located with supermarkets to capture impulse purchases, with the first stores launching in the early 2000s.[15] By fiscal year 2018, the liquor division—branded Endeavour Drinks—operated 1,545 outlets nationwide, including approximately 230 Dan Murphy's stores and 1,316 BWS locations, achieved through organic openings (such as eight new Dan Murphy's in 2018) and acquisitions like Jimmy Brings in December 2017 for on-demand delivery.[15] This scale facilitated centralized supply chain efficiencies, bulk purchasing from suppliers, and data-driven inventory management, solidifying market dominance in packaged alcohol sales.[15] Woolworths entered the hospitality sector in the early 2000s, initially through smaller ventures, but accelerated growth via the 2004 acquisition of Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH) in a A$1.3 billion joint venture with the Bruce Mathieson Group, securing 75% ownership and adding 133 hotels focused on pubs, clubs, dining, and gaming including poker machines.[16] ALH integrated these assets with Woolworths' liquor operations, enabling cross-promotions and shared licensing for on-premise sales, while expanding through venue refurbishments and targeted purchases.[15] By 2018, ALH managed 323 hotels across Australia, emphasizing gaming revenue from electronic machines alongside food, beverage, and accommodation services.[15] The combined liquor and hospitality arms under Woolworths leveraged synergies in procurement, regulatory navigation, and customer data to achieve operational scale, with over 1,500 liquor outlets and more than 300 hotels by the late 2010s, positioning the businesses for dominance in Australia's competitive alcohol and venue markets through cost advantages and geographic coverage.[15]Demerger and ASX Listing (2019-2021)
In July 2019, Woolworths Group announced its intention to combine its Endeavour Drinks Group (EDG) liquor retail business with the Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH) hotels and gaming operations into a single entity, followed by a demerger to create an independent company focused on alcohol retail and hospitality.[17] This move was positioned as enabling greater strategic focus, agility, and value realization for the combined assets, separate from Woolworths' core food retailing, while maintaining ongoing partnerships.[18] The proposed separation was described as one of Australia's largest corporate demergers, valued at approximately A$13.3 billion.[19] The demerger process advanced with detailed announcements on May 10, 2021, outlining the scheme implementation and shareholder distribution of Endeavour shares on a one-for-one basis with Woolworths holdings, subject to approval. Woolworths shareholders approved the demerger on June 18, 2021, paving the way for its effective date later that month.[20] Endeavour Group was listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) under the ticker EDV in June 2021, reflecting its robust portfolio in liquor retailing through brands like BWS and Dan Murphy's, alongside the ALH network of pubs and gaming venues.[21] Woolworths retained a 14.6% equity stake in the newly independent entity post-demerger. The ALH joint venture structure with the Bruce Mathieson Group (BMG) was preserved following the spin-off, underscoring continuity in key partnerships for hospitality operations, with BMG maintaining a significant minority interest alongside Endeavour's majority holding.[21] This arrangement allowed Endeavour to leverage established relationships in gaming and hotels without disruption, aligning with the demerger's emphasis on operational simplicity and targeted growth in non-grocery sectors.[18]Post-Demerger Developments and Acquisitions (2021-Present)
Following the demerger and ASX listing in June 2021, Endeavour Group accelerated its digital transformation, leveraging COVID-19-induced shifts in consumer behavior to enhance e-commerce capabilities. The company formed endeavourX in 2019 to oversee digital and online operations, but the pandemic prompted further investments, including a $35 million injection in March 2022 to drive technology innovations across BWS, Dan Murphy's, and Jimmy Brings, with projected annual online sales exceeding $1 billion.[22][23] Jimmy Brings, the group's alcohol delivery service, saw rapid adoption during lockdowns, contributing to heightened app downloads and delivery volumes, though it later faced restructuring.[24] In November 2024, Endeavour licensed the Jimmy Brings brand to MILKRUN, integrating it into the latter's app to expand delivery options while incurring associated restructuring costs reported in the 2025 half-year results. This move reflected ongoing adaptations in digital logistics amid competitive pressures in quick commerce. Concurrently, the hotels and gaming segment provided operational resilience, with plans articulated in mid-2021 to grow the pub portfolio and poker machine (pokies) footprint for enhanced revenue stability against retail fluctuations.[25][26][27] Portfolio management included divestments of underperforming leasehold assets in fiscal 2024 to improve quality and returns exceeding a 15% investment target on renewals.[28] Leadership transitioned in August 2025 when Executive Chairman and former CEO Ari Mervis stepped down amid board disagreements, prompting the appointment of Kate Beattie as interim CEO effective August 4, 2025. Beattie, who joined as Finance Director for Retail Drinks in 2017 and became CFO in February 2023, assumed the role to ensure continuity until a permanent successor commences in January 2026. This change occurred against a backdrop of ongoing IT separation from Woolworths, delayed until 2030 at a potential cost of up to $570 million, complicating post-demerger independence.[29][30] By mid-2025, strategic reviews intensified due to divergent segment performances, with analysts noting potential separation of the hotels division as one option under consideration to address retail headwinds and refocus resources. Endeavour conducted three acquisitions in 2021, 2022, and 2023, though specifics centered on bolstering core operations rather than transformative deals. These developments underscored efforts to navigate cost-of-living pressures and regulatory scrutiny on gaming while pursuing portfolio optimization.[31][32]Business Operations
Alcohol Retail Segment
Endeavour Group's alcohol retail segment operates Australia's largest drinks retail network, comprising over 1,700 stores primarily under the Dan Murphy's and BWS banners.[1] Dan Murphy's focuses on large-format stores targeting premium and value-seeking consumers with extensive product ranges, while BWS emphasizes convenience-oriented smaller outlets integrated into suburban locations.[1] This dual-format strategy enables broad market coverage, capturing approximately 45% of the Australian off-premise alcohol retail market share.[33] The segment generates the majority of the group's revenue, with retail liquor sales reaching $10.0 billion in fiscal year 2025 (ended June 30, 2025), representing about 83% of total group sales of $12.1 billion.[34][35] Supply chain advantages stem from national scale, enabling direct supplier negotiations and private label development, which help mitigate input cost pressures through lower-margin, controlled-cost products.[36] These efficiencies support competitive pricing amid rising costs for glass, freight, and raw materials.[37] In recent periods, the segment has faced headwinds from elevated cost-of-living pressures, which have curtailed discretionary alcohol spending and led to a 1.2% decline in like-for-like retail sales in FY25 on a 52-week basis.[34][38] This softening reflects broader consumer shifts toward value products and reduced volumes in premium categories, exacerbated by supply chain disruptions in the first half of the year.[39] Loyalty programs, such as those integrated across Dan Murphy's and BWS, have partially offset these pressures by boosting repeat purchases and retention among price-sensitive customers.[40] Despite the dip, the segment maintains strong positioning through data-driven inventory management and promotional strategies tailored to economic conditions.[41]Hotels and Gaming Segment
The Hotels and Gaming segment of Endeavour Group is operated primarily through its subsidiary Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH), which manages Australia's largest portfolio of over 350 licensed hotels and venues nationwide.[42] These establishments provide a range of hospitality services, including food and beverage outlets, accommodation, live entertainment, and electronic gaming facilities featuring approximately 12,500 poker machines (commonly known as pokies). Poker machine operations serve as a high-margin revenue driver, contributing substantially to segment profitability while generating significant taxation revenue for state governments, estimated in the billions annually from industry-wide pokies activity across pubs and clubs.[43] In fiscal year 2025 (ended June 27, 2025), the segment demonstrated resilience amid broader retail challenges, with hotel sales increasing 4.1% year-over-year to $2.1 billion on a 52-week comparable basis, driven by growth across food and beverage, gaming, and accommodation categories.[44] Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rose 4.5% in the period, reflecting diversified venue models that emphasize integrated offerings such as bistros, sports bars, and event spaces, which accelerated sales momentum in the second half with a 5.0% uplift.[40] This performance offset declines in the group's alcohol retail operations, underscoring the segment's role in stabilizing overall group revenue.[45] Empirically, poker machines in ALH venues support regional economies through direct job creation—ALH employs thousands across its network—and community benefit funds, where a portion of gaming revenue is allocated to local grants for sports, health, and infrastructure initiatives under regulatory requirements.[46] These contributions, often exceeding hundreds of millions in grants annually from the broader industry, highlight pokies' fiscal importance to rural and suburban areas, despite ongoing regulatory pressures such as proposals for mandatory cashless debit cards aimed at reducing gambling harm, which have faced implementation delays and criticism for potential economic disruption without proven efficacy in curbing losses at scale.[47]Digital and Ancillary Services
Endeavour Group's digital operations are primarily managed through its endeavourX division, which received a $35 million investment in March 2022 to enhance capabilities amid online sales projected to surpass $1 billion annually.[22][48] The Jimmy Brings service, acquired by the group in 2017, facilitated rapid alcohol delivery by leveraging integrated retail inventory for efficient fulfillment from stores like Dan Murphy's and BWS.[49] In November 2024, Jimmy Brings transitioned via a licensing partnership with Woolworths Group's Milkrun platform, enabling continued rapid delivery under the Jimmy Brings brand within the Milkrun app while discontinuing its standalone operations.[25] The group has invested in data analytics to support personalized marketing, including development of an AI-powered personalization engine in 2021 aimed at driving revenue growth and customer retention through targeted recommendations across its liquor brands.[50] By October 2022, Endeavour established an in-house advanced analytics function to process customer data independently, replacing prior reliance on Woolworths Group resources post-demerger, with applications in optimizing promotions and inventory based on behavioral insights.[51] These efforts, extended through a 2025 partnership with Criteo, enhance retail media capabilities for brands and agencies, focusing on performance-driven advertising tied to customer data.[52] Ancillary services include LANGTONS, a specialist fine wine platform originating as an auction house in 1988, which provides exposure to premium and collectible wines without reliance on high-volume retail.[53] LANGTONS conducts regular online auctions for rare bottlings, large formats, and collector items, closing on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, alongside retail and consignment services for high-end segments.[54] In October 2024, it released the 8th edition of its Classification of Australian Wine, evaluating 100 wines from 60 wineries based on secondary market demand and critical acclaim, underscoring its role in premium market benchmarking.[55]Corporate Structure
Key Subsidiaries and Brands
Endeavour Group's primary subsidiaries and brands operate synergistically across hospitality, liquor retailing, and supporting distribution, enabling integrated supply chain efficiencies and diversified customer access points. Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH) functions as a joint venture between Endeavour Group and the Mathieson Group, managing over 350 licensed hotels nationwide with integrated gaming facilities including poker machines.[56][57] This entity leverages venue-based alcohol sales and ancillary services to complement the group's broader retail network. In liquor retailing, Dan Murphy's serves as the flagship chain of large-format discount stores, stocking extensive ranges of beer, wine, and spirits to attract value-driven bulk purchases.[58][59] Complementary formats include BWS, which operates smaller convenience-oriented outlets often co-located with supermarkets for quick-access sales and rapid delivery via app and store pickup.[60] Additional retail brands such as Cellarmasters and Shorty's Liquor provide online/direct-to-consumer wine clubs and budget liquor options, broadening reach to niche and promotional segments.[61] Paragon Wine Estates acts as the dedicated import, distribution, and production subsidiary, curating premium wine portfolios including brands like Krondorf and supplying them to retail channels for enhanced assortment depth.[62][63] This arm fosters synergies by ensuring consistent quality and availability across Endeavour's downstream brands.Ownership and Governance
Endeavour Group Limited (ASX: EDV) is a publicly listed company on the Australian Securities Exchange, with its ownership dispersed among institutional investors, retail shareholders, and substantial individual stakeholders. As of the latest disclosures in 2025, billionaire Bruce Mathieson holds the largest single stake at approximately 15%, exerting notable influence through his historical involvement in the Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH), a key joint venture partner in Endeavour's hotels and gaming operations.[64][65] Other major institutional holders include AustralianSuper with 12.45% and State Street Global Advisors with around 6%, while retail investors collectively own 47% of shares, providing broad public accountability.[64][65] Governance is structured to align with ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations, emphasizing board oversight, risk management, and compliance with continuous disclosure obligations to ensure transparency for shareholders. The board maintains independent standing committees, including the Audit, Risk and Compliance Management Committee, which oversees financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory adherence.[66] Additional committees, such as those for remuneration and nominations, support accountability by reviewing executive compensation tied to performance metrics and succession planning, without mandatory ESG quotas beyond material operational impacts.[67][66] Post-demerger from Woolworths in 2021, Endeavour has adhered to ASX listing rules, including annual governance statements that detail compliance deviations and remedial actions, fostering investor trust through verifiable reporting standards.[68]Leadership
Executive Management
Kate Beattie has served as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Endeavour Group since August 4, 2025, following her prior role as Chief Financial Officer from 2023.[69] She joined the organization in 2018 as Finance Director for the Woolworths Retail Drinks division, advancing to Deputy CFO upon the 2021 demerger, where she contributed to establishing financial independence through targeted cost management and operational restructuring.[70] With more than 20 years in senior finance positions across Australia and international markets, Beattie's leadership has emphasized segment-specific efficiencies, including supply chain optimizations in alcohol retail and hotels to counter post-demerger margin pressures.[71] As Interim CEO, Beattie has overseen the release of FY2025 results on August 24, 2025, highlighting improved group EBITDA through disciplined cost controls and digital investments, while navigating the transition to incoming CEO Jayne Hrdlicka effective January 1, 2026.[72] Key strategic decisions under her guidance include deferring full technology separation from Woolworths Group until 2030, prioritizing near-term cost savings over accelerated independence amid retail sector challenges.[30] Tali Ross acts as Interim Chief Financial Officer, supporting Beattie in executing financial strategies focused on capital allocation for digital upgrades and debt reduction post-demerger.[72] Divisional leaders, including Agnieszka Pfeiffer-Smith as Managing Director of Dan Murphy's, have advanced premium liquor assortment strategies and e-commerce growth to optimize the alcohol retail segment's market share.[3] Scott Davidson, Managing Director of BWS, has driven convenience-focused expansions and loyalty program enhancements to bolster volume in smaller-format stores.[3] Claire Smith, Chief Digital and Data Officer, leads initiatives in data analytics and omnichannel integration, contributing to a 15% uplift in online sales penetration reported in FY2025 through personalized customer targeting.[73] Tom Mann, Chief Strategy Officer, advises on portfolio rationalization, drawing from his retail consulting background to align acquisitions and divestitures with long-term value creation in hotels and gaming.[70] These executives collectively steer Endeavour's post-demerger emphasis on resilience, with FY2025 actions yielding a 2.5% EBITDA margin expansion via operational leverage.[74]Board Composition and Key Decisions
The board of Endeavour Group consists primarily of non-executive directors with expertise in retail, finance, hospitality, and governance, providing oversight on strategic direction and risk management. As of October 2025, the non-executive directors include:| Name | Role | Appointment Date |
|---|---|---|
| Duncan Makeig | Chairman | June 2021 |
| Anne Brennan | Independent Non-executive Director | June 2022 |
| Peter Hardy | Non-executive Director | March 2025 |
| Joanne Pollard | Independent Non-executive Director | June 2021 |
| Rod van Onselen | Independent Non-executive Director | June 2023 |
| Penny Winn | Independent Non-executive Director | March 2025 |
| Michael Ihlein | Independent Non-executive Director | September 2025 |
Financial Performance
Revenue Breakdown and Trends
Endeavour Group's revenue derives primarily from its alcohol retail operations, which have consistently comprised the largest share of total sales. In FY2024, the retail segment generated $10,246 million, representing 83.3% of the group's total sales of $12,309 million, while the hotels and gaming segment contributed $2,063 million or 16.8%.[37] This structure reflects a historical reliance on liquor sales through brands like Dan Murphy's and BWS, driven by volume growth in prior years and operational efficiencies such as supply chain optimizations.[37]| Fiscal Year | Total Sales ($ million) | Retail Segment ($ million / %) | Hotels & Gaming Segment ($ million / %) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 12,309 | 10,246 / 83.3% | 2,063 / 16.8% |
| FY2025 | 12,100 | 10,000 / 82.6% | 2,100 / 17.4% |
Profitability, Dividends, and Shareholder Returns
In fiscal year 2025, Endeavour Group's profitability faced headwinds from retail segment pressures, resulting in group earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) of $926 million, a decline of 11.0% on a 52-week basis compared to the prior year.[83] This was partly mitigated by the Hotels and Gaming segment, where EBIT rose 4.5% to $463 million, driven by resilient gaming performance and hotel sales growth of 4.1%.[83] Net profit after tax fell 15.8% to $426 million, reflecting operating deleveraging and elevated costs, though return on funds employed (ROFE) in Hotels held steady at 10.6%.[83] Cost management efforts supported margins amid inflation, with the endeavourGO optimization program delivering $75 million in savings for the year—contributing to a cumulative $265 million since fiscal 2022—and partially offsetting wage and rent pressures.[83] Underlying cost of doing business increased by only 3.2%, demonstrating disciplined execution that preserved cash flow realization at 110% of EBIT.[83][77] Endeavour maintained its commitment to shareholder returns through a fully franked final dividend of 6.3 cents per share, bringing the full-year payout to 18.8 cents, down 13.8% from fiscal 2024 but aligned with a 79% payout ratio.[83] This policy, emphasizing income distribution supported by strong free cash flow, positions the company as attractive to yield-oriented investors in Australia's franked dividend environment.[83]Stock Market and Valuation Metrics
Endeavour Group Limited (ASX:EDV) was listed on the Australian Securities Exchange on June 29, 2021, following its demerger from Woolworths Group. Since listing, the stock has exhibited significant volatility, with shares trading at approximately AU$3.63 as of October 24, 2025, reflecting a year-to-date decline and positioning it as the only ASX 200 constituent at an all-time low amid broader market gains.[84][85][86] The stock experienced downward pressure in recent periods, including a more than 21% drop over the past year, influenced by softer retail sales and operational challenges, though specific profit guidance adjustments were not flagged as warnings in 2023 results, which showed revenue growth to AU$11.88 billion.[87][88] Valuation metrics as of late 2025 indicate EDV trading at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 14.94 and an enterprise value-to-EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) multiple of 13, with a market capitalization of AU$6.48 billion and enterprise value of AU$12.01 billion.[2][89][90] These multiples reflect the company's duopoly-like dominance in Australian liquor retailing, holding approximately 50% market share through brands like Dan Murphy's, which supports cost advantages over smaller competitors but trades at a discount to supermarket peers like Coles due to exposure to gaming and discretionary spending sensitivity.[91] Independent analyses suggest the stock is undervalued, with intrinsic value estimates ranging from AU$7.05 to higher fair value projections, implying potential upside of 19.71% based on consensus analyst targets averaging AU$4.37.[92][93] Analyst consensus leans neutral, with three buy ratings offset by four sells, emphasizing long-term growth potential in retail drinks and hospitality despite short-term headwinds from economic pressures.[94] Investor relations materials highlight sustainable returns and organic expansion, positioning EDV for recovery through market share gains rather than reacting to transient sector concerns.[95]| Metric | Value (TTM as of Oct 2025) |
|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 14.94[2] |
| EV/EBITDA | 13[89] |
| Price/Sales | 0.53[2] |
| Market Cap | AU$6.48B[96] |
