The Endeavour Group Ltd (ASX: EDV) share price is in focus today after announcing full-year sales of $12.2 billion, up 1.3%, but a sharp 87.8% drop in statutory NPAT to $52 million.
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What did Endeavour Group report?
- Total group sales of $12.2 billion, up 1.3% year-on-year
- Group underlying EBIT of $845 million, down 8.7% from FY25
- Underlying NPAT of $363 million, down 14.8%
- Statutory NPAT of $52 million, down 87.8% reflecting significant items
- Fully franked final dividend of 1.2 cents per share (full-year payout ratio 59%)
- Cash realisation of 93%; net debt increased to $1.9 billion
What else do investors need to know?
Endeavour Group's retail sales momentum improved over the year, with Dan Murphy's and BWS seeing a combined sales lift of 1.0%. Online sales jumped 34.8% to $1.1 billion, now 11.6% of total retail sales. The business invested in lower shelf prices and competitive promotions, which weighed on gross profit margins.
Hotels delivered 4.2% sales growth, with renewed venues and 2,000 new gaming machines helping boost customer experience. The Hotels segment's EBIT rose 4.1% as guest satisfaction scores improved, and accommodation revenue was up a strong 9.3%.
Management reaffirmed a $300 million cost-out target by FY29, with plans for further transformation in both the retail and hotels businesses. Net debt rose due to higher capital expenditure and lower profits.
What did Endeavour Group management say?
Commenting on the results, Endeavour's CEO, Jayne Hrdlicka, said:
The F26 full year result reflects a period where the Group started to implement the actions required to execute its strategy and realise the potential of our portfolio of Retail and Hotel assets… Sales momentum in Retail is building with customers responding positively to our renewed focus on value and price leadership. Following the introduction of lower shelf prices in Dan Murphys at the end of Q1 F26, and the decision to lift our promotional competitiveness and value orientation across both Dan Murphyʼs and BWS, our Retail business is consistently gaining share, delivering 10 consecutive months of sales growth.
The Hotels portfolio will go through significant transformation in F27 to simplify the way we operate, deliver targeted investment in renewals and generally improve guest experiences. F27 will be a year of investment for the Group as we continue to execute the key initiatives required to transform all aspects of the business and establish a platform for sustainable future earnings growth.
What's next for Endeavour Group?
Looking ahead, Endeavour expects a year of investment in FY27, especially in its hotels portfolio, with up to 75 renewals and approximately 1,900 new gaming machines planned. Retail sales momentum has continued into the new year, but the group notes the outlook for consumer spending remains uncertain due to higher living costs and macroeconomic uncertainty.
The company has reaffirmed its focus on simplicity, value, and customer experience, while targeting further cost reduction. Capital expenditure for FY27 is guided between $550 million and $650 million, supporting digital transformation and network upgrades.
Endeavour Group share price snapshot
The Endeavour Group share price has been struggling versus the S&P/ASX 200 index (ASX: XJO) over the past 12 months, declining almost 20%.
