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ME Group strikes landmark Asda deal to accelerate Wash.ME UK rollout

Story Highlights
  • ME Group will deploy up to 700 Wash.ME laundry machines across Asda stores and forecourts nationwide.
  • The Asda deal, ME Group’s largest laundry contract, supports rapid Wash.ME expansion and strengthens its UK market lead.
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ME Group strikes landmark Asda deal to accelerate Wash.ME UK rollout

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ME Group International ( (GB:MEGP) ) has issued an announcement.

ME Group International has signed a major partnership with UK retailer Asda to install and operate its Wash.ME self-service laundry machines across Asda’s Supercentre, Superstore, supermarket and petrol forecourt estate. The rollout targets up to 700 units in high-footfall locations nationwide, complementing the more than 1,500 Wash.ME machines already in the UK and Ireland.

The Asda agreement is described as the largest single client deal in ME Group’s laundry division and underpins its strategy to accelerate Wash.ME expansion, with plans to add over 1,300 machines in 2026 toward a long-term goal of more than 20,000 units globally. For Asda, the partnership broadens in-store services by giving customers convenient, large-capacity, 24/7 laundry facilities while they shop, reinforcing both companies’ positioning in the fast-growing unattended laundry and convenience-services market.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MEGP) stock is a Hold with a £147.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on ME Group International stock, see the GB:MEGP Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on MEGP Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, MEGP is a Outperform.

The score is supported primarily by strong financial performance (profitability gains and a de-risked balance sheet) and very attractive valuation (low P/E and high dividend yield). These positives are partially offset by weaker technicals (negative MACD and price below longer-term moving averages) and recent free-cash-flow softness.

To see Spark’s full report on MEGP stock, click here.

More about ME Group International

ME Group International is a London-listed operator and supplier of automated self-service equipment, with over 48,000 vending units across 16 countries in Europe, the UK & Ireland and Asia Pacific. Its core offerings include Photo.ME photobooths with biometric solutions and Wash.ME unattended laundry services, complemented by digital printing kiosks, foodservice vending, children’s rides and copier services in high-footfall sites such as supermarkets, petrol forecourts, malls and transport hubs.

The group leverages long-term partnerships with major site owners to deploy multiple services at single locations, benefiting from steady consumer demand for convenient, 24/7 instant-service solutions. It has a longstanding stock market presence, having been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1962, and emphasises innovation and diversification to adapt its product mix to evolving customer needs.

Average Trading Volume: 1,556,038

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £527.1M

For a thorough assessment of MEGP stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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