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About 3M

3M, a multinational conglomerate founded in 1902, sells tens of thousands of products ranging from sponges to respirators. The firm is well known for its extensive research and development capabilities and for pioneering new uses for its proprietary technologies. 3M has three business segments: safety and industrial (around 44% of revenue), transportation and electronics (36%), and consumer (20%). The firm recently spun off its healthcare business, now known as Solventum. Nearly half of 3M's revenue comes from outside the Americas.
Ticker
$MMM
Sector
Industrials
Primary listing
NYSE
Employees
60,500
Headquarters
Saint Paul, United States
Website
www.3m.com

3M Metrics

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$96B
27.71
$6.68
1.06
$3.07
1.69%

What the Analysts think about 3M

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for 3M stock.
Analyst projections of the future price of 3M stock.

Bulls say / Bears say

Q3 adjusted organic sales grew 3.3%, adjusted operating margin expanded 110 basis points to 26.2%, and adjusted EPS rose 12%. 3M raised its 2026 adjusted EPS forecast to $9.10–$9.15, showing that productivity gains are lifting earnings. (3M)
Safety and Industrial grew 7% organically in Q3, while electrical markets posted double-digit growth as data-centre demand strengthened. An expanded Amazon relationship could help 3M scale its optical-connectivity products into that market. (3M)
The new settlement is designed to resolve about 99% of current PFAS personal-injury claims, reducing a major source of litigation uncertainty. Payments are spread over nine years, with none due in 2027, easing the near-term cash timetable. (3M)
The PFAS agreement commits 3M to $7.35 billion in nominal payments through 2034 and a $5.8 billion pre-tax charge in Q4. Even with the charge excluded from adjusted results, the long-term cash commitment remains substantial. (Reuters, 3M)
Growth remains uneven: Q3 organic sales rose only 0.5% in Transportation and Electronics, while Consumer sales fell 0.2%. Weakness in consumer electronics and automotive leaves the company needing a stronger finish to meet its full-year growth outlook. (3M)
Higher oil costs are expected to reach $185 million and dilute the margin rate by about 20 basis points. Tariffs and costs linked to exiting PFAS manufacturing also weigh on margins, so continued expansion depends on pricing and further productivity gains. (3M, 3M)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 4 Nov 2026.

3M Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses
Income statement
QuarterlyAnnual
Q3 24
QoQ growth
Revenue
Net income
Profit margin

3M Earnings Performance

Company profitability
Earnings per share
QuarterlyAnnual
Q4 23
Q1 24
Q2 24
Q3 24
Q4 24
Actual
Expected
Surprise

3M News

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A $7.4 Billion Legal Bill Sounds Bad. For 3M Stock, It's Pure Relief.

Barrons4 days ago

3M Reaches $7.35B PFAS Personal Injury Settlement, Maintains 2026 Outlook

MarketBeat4 days ago

Baron & Budd and Douglas & London Obtain $7.350 Billion Settlement With 3M Company to Resolve PFAS Personal Injury Lawsuits

Business Wire5 days ago

Funds containing 3M

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Funds
Fund name
Fund size
$MMM weighting
Xtrackers Electrification Technologies & Smart Grid£WIRG
$144M5.87%
iShares Dow Jones Industrial Average€EXI3
€315M2.16%
JPMorgan US Equity Premium Income£JEIP
$532M1.97%
JPMorgan US Equity Premium Income$JEPI
$532M1.97%
iShares S&P 500 Industrials Sector€2B7C
$787M1.87%
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