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3M Announces Upcoming Investor Event3M Announces Upcoming Investor Event PR Newswire ST. PAUL, Minn., July 7, 2026 ST.
3M Company(MMM)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
MMM•NYSE
$158.00
26.3× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
About3M 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.Show more
- Revenue$24.95B+1.5%
- EBITDA$5.44B-11.6%
- Net Income$3.25B-22.1%
- EPS (Diluted)6.00-20.5%
- Gross Margin39.55%-3.6%
- EBITDA Margin21.81%-12.9%
- Operating Margin18.29%-8.8%
- Net Margin13.03%-23.3%
- ROE75.22%-21.0%
MMM Price & Volume
3M Company (MMM) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Persistent Margin Volatility Masks Structural Balance Risks
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Strained
Cash Flow:Deteriorating
Primary Risk:Legal and environmental liabilities
Key Thesis Takeaways
- 3M faces a challenging outlook characterized by stagnant revenue growth, which has remained range-bound between $6.0 billion and $6.5 billion over the last ten quarters.
- The company's fundamental profile is increasingly strained by significant legal and environmental liabilities that have contributed to a sharp decline in equity to $3.3 billion as of 2026Q1.
- Investors should remain cautious as the firm struggles to achieve consistent operating leverage, evidenced by operating margins that swung from 12.9% to 24.7% over the past year.
Verdict Logic
the company's high valuation, reflected in a 27.34 P/E ratio, appears disconnected from the underlying earnings volatility and the substantial risk posed by a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.79.
MMM Growth Metrics
3M Company (MMM) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-1.92%
5 Years-4.97%
3 Years-10.01%
TTM2.08%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-3.89%
5 Years-9.82%
3 Years-17.45%
TTM-36.09%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-2.31%
5 Years-8.51%
3 Years-16.16%
TTM-34.39%
Return on Capital
10 Years19.15%
5 Years14.61%
3 Years14.24%
Last Year16.08%
MMM Recent Earnings
3M Company (MMM) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 12/12 qtrs (100%)●Beat Revenue 10/12 qtrs (83%)
Q2 2026Latest
Apr 21, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$2.14+8.1%
$1.98
Rev
$6.0B-0.1%
$6.0B
Q1 2026
Jan 20, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.83+1.7%
$1.80
Rev
$6.0B-0.1%
$6.0B
Q4 2025
Oct 21, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$2.19+5.8%
$2.07
Rev
$6.5B+4.3%
$6.2B
Q3 2025
Jul 18, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$2.16+7.5%
$2.01
Rev
$6.3B+3.7%
$6.1B
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 21, 2026 | $2.14vs $1.98+8.1% | $6.0Bvs $6.0B-0.1% |
| Q1 2026 | Jan 20, 2026 | $1.83vs $1.80+1.7% | $6.0Bvs $6.0B-0.1% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 21, 2025 | $2.19vs $2.07+5.8% | $6.5Bvs $6.2B+4.3% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 18, 2025 | $2.16vs $2.01+7.5% | $6.3Bvs $6.1B+3.7% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest MMM News
Recent stock market news and headlines for 3M Company (MMM)
PRNewsWire·22h ago
3M Announces Upcoming Investor EventST. PAUL, Minn., July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced the following investor event: Second-quarter 2026 earnings conference call on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 8 a.m.
PRNewsWire·1 day ago
3M Young Scientist Challenge Names 10 Finalists for 2026 National CompetitionStudents aged 11 to 14 recognized for innovative robotics, safety and climate solutions; earn chance at title of "America's Top Young Scientist" ST. PAUL, Minn.
PRNewsWire·6 days ago
3M and Discovery Education announce 37 State Merit Winners and four Honorable Mentions in 2026 3M Young Scientist ChallengeNation's premier middle school science competition recognizes innovation student solutions across robotics, safety and climate technology ST. PAUL, Minn.
PRNewsWire·Jun 30, 2026
3M joins Cadillac Formula 1® Team as Official Material Science Partner to accelerate racing performanceMulti-year global partnership will focus on lightweight materials, manufacturing and testing to aid on-track performance ST. PAUL, Minn.
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for 3M Company (MMM)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $158.00 | $82.41B | 26.33 | 1.52% | 13.03% | 75.22% | 1.38% | |
| $225.05 | $71.3B | 15.29 | 7.85% | 11.16% | 23.05% | — | |
| $137.91 | $77.24B | 34.14 | 3% | 13.35% | 12.1% | — | |
| $271.09 | $78.13B | 25.84 | 0.92% | 19.32% | 97.35% | — | |
| $395.68 | $153.64B | 37.83 | 10.33% | 13.99% | 20.76% | — | |
| $957.51 | $120.85B | 35.31 | -0.4% | 16.58% | 24.26% | — |
Compare MMM vs Peers
3M Company (MMM) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
MMM SEC Filings & Documents
3M Company (MMM) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
6Material company update
Jun 8, 2026·SEC
Material company update
May 13, 2026·SEC
Material company update
May 6, 2026·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
210-Q Quarterly Reports
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MMM Frequently Asked Questions
3M Company (MMM) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is 3M Company's revenue?
3M Company (MMM) reported $25.02B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 76% increase from $14.24B in 1996.
How fast is 3M Company growing?
3M Company (MMM) grew revenue by 1.5% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Is MMM profitable?
Yes, 3M Company (MMM) is profitable, generating $2.79B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (13.0% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Does MMM pay dividends?
Yes, 3M Company (MMM) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.38%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is MMM's return on equity?
3M Company (MMM) has a return on equity (ROE) of 75.2%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
What is 3M Company's free cash flow?
3M Company (MMM) generated $2.06B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.