3M Company (MMM)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol MMM
  • Rev/Share 46.1088
  • Book/Share 8.6831
  • PB 19.5839
  • Debt/Equity 2.9246
  • CurrentRatio 1.8423
  • ROIC 0.1306

 

  • MktCap 89662934200.0
  • FreeCF/Share 0.2062
  • PFCF 807.7742
  • PE 26.6493
  • Debt/Assets 0.3599
  • DivYield 0.0172
  • ROE 0.7898

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 3
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Upgrade MMM Morgan Stanley Underweight Equal Weight -- $160 Oct. 22, 2025
Upgrade MMM Wells Fargo Equal Weight Overweight $140 $170 Jan. 22, 2025
Upgrade MMM Melius Hold Buy -- -- Oct. 22, 2024
Initiation MMM Morgan Stanley -- Underweight -- $125 Sept. 6, 2024

News

Which Will Rally: HON Stock or MMM Stock?
HON, MMM
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral

Even as 3M stock surged 7.7% in a day, thanks to its upbeat quarterly performance and guidance, its peer Honeywell stock may be a better choice. Consistently evaluating alternatives is core to a sound investment approach.

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Where 3M's Q3 Report Says the Stock Price Is Heading
MMM
Published: October 22, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

3M's NYSE: MMM Q3 report says the stock price is heading higher because its business recovery is in full swing. The results reveal that the business has moved past its legacy issues, including those related to forever chemicals, and is on track to sustain profitable growth over time.

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Dow Jones and S&P 500 futures turn green as GM and 3M outlooks impress
GM, IVV, MMM, SPLG, SPXL, SPY, SSO, UPRO, VOO
Published: October 21, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

US stock futures pared their earlier losses as sentiment became more positive on Tuesday morning following some upbeat earnings releases. S&P 500 and Dow Jones futures flipped from red to green, though gains were less than 0.1%, while Nasdaq futures remained very slightly negative.

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Boockvar: 3M gives a good finger on the pulse of the global economy
MMM
Published: October 21, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

Peter Boockvar, CIO at One Point BFG Wealth Partners, says earnings will likely beat expectations, but tariffs, freight weakness, and uneven consumer spending reveal a split U.S. economy.

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3M Earnings Beat Wall Street Expectations. The Stock Falls Anyway.
MMM
Published: October 21, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Neutral

Tuesday morning, 3M reported adjusted earnings per share of $2.19 from adjusted sales of $6.3 billion. Wall Street is looking for earnings per share of $2.07 from sales of $6.3 billion.

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3M Delivers Strong Third-Quarter Results; Increases Full-Year Margin and EPS Guidance
MMM
Published: October 21, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

GAAP sales of $6.5 billion , up 3.5%; operating margin 22.2%, up 130 bps; EPS of $1.55, down 38%, all YoY Adjusted sales of $6.3 billion with organic growth of 3.2% YoY Adjusted operating margin of 24.7%, up 170 bps YoY Adjusted EPS of $2.19, up 10% YoY Operating cash flow of $1.8 billion with adjusted free cash flow of $1.3 billion 2025 adjusted EPS guidance increased from $7.75 - $8.00 to $7.95 - $8.05 ST. PAUL, Minn.

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3M Gears Up For Q3 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts
MMM
Published: October 21, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral

3M Company (NYSE:MMM) will release earnings results for the third quarter, before the opening bell on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

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3M Gears Up to Report Q3 Earnings: Is a Beat in the Offing?
MMM
Published: October 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MMM readies its Q3 results with steady gains in key segments and a positive earnings signal hinting at another potential beat.

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Unlocking Q3 Potential of 3M (MMM): Exploring Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
MMM
Published: October 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for 3M (MMM), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended September 2025.

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3 Diversified Operations Stocks to Gain on Promising Industry Trends
ITT, MMM, STRR
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Diversified Operations industry participants stand to gain from strength across the aerospace, defense, and oil and gas industries. MMM, ITT and STRR are notable stocks in the industry.

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3M Announces Upcoming Investor Event
MMM
Published: October 07, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

ST. PAUL, Minn. , Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced the following investor event: Third-quarter 2025 earnings conference call on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, at 8 a.m.

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3M's Restructuring Delivers Richer Margins And Renewed Growth Opportunities
MMM
Published: October 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

MMM's ongoing renewal of its aging portfolio delivers accelerated growth prospects beyond historical levels, with the new product launches expected to deliver +15% YoY sales growth in FY2025. This is on top of the streamlined operations, expansion of its machine utilization, increased sales effectiveness, and improved pricing power, with it triggering the raised FY2025 guidance. The raised FY2025 Free Cash Flow guidance also lent strength to MMM's secure dividend investment thesis and ongoing share retirement cadence.

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3M: Improvements To Operations In A Challenging Market
MMM, MMMM
Published: September 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

3M Company is executing a turnaround, improving operational efficiency and margins, with a 292bps increase in adjusted operating margin year-over-year in Q2 '25. Management is focused on supply chain improvements, innovation, and sales initiatives, targeting a 90% on-time in full rate to boost customer retention. Despite mixed segment revenue, cost controls and operational gains are expected to drive continued margin and earnings growth through the end of FY25.

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3M's Steady Cash Flow And Legal Progress Support A Gradual Rerating
MMM
Published: August 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

3M's Q2 showed strong cash conversion, disciplined margins, and resilient operations, but top-line growth remains modest amid ongoing litigation overhang. Recent litigation developments, including PFAS case progress and strategic asset sales, incrementally de-risk 3M and support a gradual rerating of its valuation. Segment outlooks are steady: Safety & Industrial and Consumer show stable growth and margin recovery, while Transport & Electronics remains cyclically challenged near-term.

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3M PARTNERS WITH AMERICA'S VETDOGS TO SPONSOR AND CO-RAISE A FUTURE SERVICE DOG FOR A VETERAN OR FIRST RESPONDER WITH DISABILITIES
MMM
Published: August 27, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Smithtown, New York, Aug. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- America's VetDogs, a national nonprofit that provides service dogs to veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders with disabilities, is excited to announce a new partnership with global materials science company 3M as part of its Puppy With a Purpose® program. 3M will sponsor and help raise a black Labrador Retriever puppy named “Scotty”—after the iconic mascot of its Scotch Brand, Scotty McTape—to become a future service dog, eventually helping to empower an individual who has served our nation with honor.

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Why Dividend Cuts Aren't Always Bad: A Case Study From 3M
MMM
Published: August 25, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Few things are more misleading than a blue-chip company under financial strain that keeps paying, and sometimes even raising its dividend. On the surface, it signals confidence. Underneath, it can mask deteriorating fundamentals. But just as cutting losses can be a healthy decision in investing, the same principle applies to companies reassessing their dividend strategy.

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3M's Consumer Unit Hurt by Weak Demand: What's the Road Ahead?
MMM
Published: August 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

MMM faces weak consumer demand and muted retail restocking, but its Safety and Industrial segment shows solid growth momentum.

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Honeywell vs. 3M: Which Industrial Conglomerate Stock Should You Bet On?
HON, MMM
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

HON and MMM both face headwinds, but strong aerospace growth and rising estimates make the former the stronger 2025 bet.

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3M's Margins Expand Despite Rising Costs: Can the Momentum Sustain?
MMM
Published: August 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MMM posts higher Q2 earnings and margin gains despite rising costs, lifting its 2025 EPS outlook on productivity and reorganization efforts.

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3M Board Declares Quarterly Dividend
MMM
Published: August 15, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

ST. PAUL, Minn. , Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 3M Board of Directors (NYSE:MMM) today declared a dividend on the company's common stock of $0.73 per share for the third quarter of 2025.

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3M Company Rises 22.3% YTD: Should You Buy the Stock Now or Wait?
MMM
Published: August 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MMM stock is up 22.3% YTD, driven by strong segment growth and cost actions, but high debt and valuation weigh on near-term upside.

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3M's Transportation and Electronics Revenues Up in Q2: Can Momentum Last?
MMM
Published: August 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MMM's Transportation and Electronics unit posts 1% revenue growth in Q2 2025, fueled by aerospace and electronics gains despite market headwinds.

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Kids In Need Foundation and 3M Celebrate 30 Years with Grand Opening of New National Headquarters and Expanded Teacher Resource Center in Little Canada, MN
MMM
Published: August 07, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

New facility addresses out-of-pocket classroom costs by providing free supplies to under-resourced teachers locally and nationwide LITTLE CANADA, Minn. , Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As many teachers continue to shoulder the burden of rising classroom supply costs—often spending 1-2 paychecks out of pocket each year—Kids In Need Foundation (KINF), a national nonprofit focused on supporting under-resourced teachers and students, is proud to announce the grand opening of its new national headquarters and expanded Teacher Resource Center in Little Canada, Minnesota.

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3M's Safety & Industrial Revenues Accelerate: More Upside to Come?
MMM
Published: August 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MMM's Safety and Industrial unit posts fifth straight quarter of growth, fueled by demand in safety and electrical markets.

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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Multi-Sector Conglomerates Stocks Now
CSL, MMM
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.

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3M: A Reliable American Giant
MMM
Published: July 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

3M's strong Q2 2025 results show robust sales, expanding margins, and impressive free cash flow conversion, supporting continued shareholder returns. The company has largely resolved major lawsuits, reducing legal overhang and positioning itself for future growth and stability. 3M's diversified business segments, especially safety and industrial, continue to deliver high margins and growth despite some weakness in consumer and electronics.

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These 5 S&P 500 Stocks Show New Highs On Declining Relative Strength
BLK, GENI, MMM, RTX, SCHW
Published: July 19, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral

The S&P 500 on Friday hit another new high – it was brief as sellers showed up and the index closed lower by .01%. July has been a month of new highs.

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3M Company (MMM) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
MMM
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

3M Company (NYSE:MMM ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 18, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Anurag Maheshwari - CFO & Executive VP Chinmay Trivedi - Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Financial Planning & Analysis William M. Brown - CEO & Chairman Conference Call Participants Amit Singh Mehrotra - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Andrew Alec Kaplowitz - Citigroup Inc., Research Division Andrew Burris Obin - BofA Securities, Research Division Charles Stephen Tusa - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Christopher M.

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Dow Falls Over 200 Points; 3M Earnings Top Views
MMM
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Negative

U.S. stocks traded lower midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 200 points on Friday.

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Markets Await Consumer Sentiment Reading
AXP, MMM, SCHW
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Pre-market futures are up again as a very eventful trading week winds to a close. The Dow is currently +0.12%, the S&P 500 is +0.09% and the Nasdaq +0.16% at this hour.

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About 3M Company (MMM)

  • IPO Date 1946-01-14
  • Website https://www.3m.com
  • Industry Conglomerates
  • CEO William M. Brown
  • Employees 61500

3M Company operates as a diversified technology company worldwide. It operates through four segments: Safety and Industrial; Transportation and Electronics; Health Care; and Consumer. The Safety and Industrial segment offers industrial abrasives and finishing for metalworking applications; autobody repair solutions; closure systems for personal hygiene products, masking, and packaging materials; electrical products and materials for construction and maintenance, power distribution, and electrical original equipment manufacturers; structural adhesives and tapes; respiratory, hearing, eye, and fall protection solutions; and natural and color-coated mineral granules for shingles. The Transportation and Electronics segment provides ceramic solutions; attachment tapes, films, sound, and temperature management for transportation vehicles; premium large format graphic films for advertising and fleet signage; light management films and electronics assembly solutions; packaging and interconnection solutions; and reflective signage for highway, and vehicle safety. The Healthcare segment offers food safety indicator solutions; health care procedure coding and reimbursement software; skin, wound care, and infection prevention products and solutions; dentistry and orthodontia solutions; and filtration and purification systems. The Consumer segment provides consumer bandages, braces, supports and consumer respirators; cleaning products for the home; retail abrasives, paint accessories, car care DIY products, picture hanging, and consumer air quality solutions; and stationery products. It offers its products through e-commerce and traditional wholesalers, retailers, jobbers, distributors, and dealers. The company was founded in 1902 and is based in St. Paul, Minnesota.