The Friedkin Group is exploring a partial or full sale of its stake in Everton, less than two years after acquiring a majority interest in the English Premier League club.
The US-based business and investment group, led by Dan Friedkin, has appointed investment bank Moelis & Company to oversee the sales process, according to Sportcal. Friedkin acquired a majority stake in Everton from Farhad Moshiri and Blue Heaven Holdings in December 2024, when the club was facing significant financial difficulties and struggling on the pitch.
In May 2026, Forbes valued Everton at $930 million, ranking the club 25th among football teams globally. Its valuation reflects, in part, the opening of the 52,769-capacity Hill Dickinson Stadium, the Premier League’s newest venue, and reported annual revenue of $255 million.
The group is reportedly considering several options rather than pursuing an outright sale, amid rising acquisition costs across the Premier League. A partial stake sale could allow Friedkin to unlock capital while retaining an interest in the club.
Everton is one of three European football investments held by the Friedkin Group. It acquired Italian club AS Roma in 2020 and French side AS Cannes, which was competing in the fourth tier at the time, before buying Everton. Roma’s current position at the top of Serie A and its participation in the UEFA Champions League offer a different financial profile, with lower competition costs than in the Premier League and access to significant European competition revenue.
The group is also exploring the possibility of establishing an NHL expansion franchise in Houston, Texas. The six-month assessment process began in June 2026. If the project proceeds, the Friedkin family is expected to need around $3.5 billion to cover the expansion fee and the cost of a new arena.
A potential Everton sale could help finance that investment. Friedkin’s wealth is primarily derived from Gulf States Toyota, the vehicle distribution business he owns.