3M
Supplies materials, safety gear and adhesive products from factories to homes.
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Sells abrasives, adhesives, safety gear, electronics and automotive materials, and consumer brands through three industrial-to-retail segments. Shared materials-science platforms and a global distribution network support the portfolio, while PFAS and Combat Arms settlements create long-dated payment obligations.
Supplies industrial, transportation, electronics and household markets through Safety and Industrial, Transportation and Electronics, and Consumer. Core offerings span abrasives, adhesives and tapes, personal protective equipment, electrical materials, automotive and aerospace components, display films, semiconductor and data-center materials, and brands including Post-it, Scotch, Command and Filtrete.
Combines materials science, product development and manufacturing across divisions, then sells directly and through distributors and retailers worldwide; the Americas are the largest region. Shared technology platforms support product development across the portfolio. Operations depend on global supply chains and compliance with product, trade, workplace and environmental rules. Long-dated PFAS public-water and Combat Arms earplug settlements require continuing cash payments, while other PFAS litigation and remediation remain unresolved.
Company facts
Key statistics
Year to date +7.7% · Average volume (30d) 3.4M
Analysts
Ratings
Target range
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Prior rating | Rating | Prior target | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | Mizuho Securities | Target | $160 | $180 | ||
| Jul 22, 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Reiterate | Hold | $181 | $192 | |
| Jul 22, 2026 | UBS | Reiterate | Buy | $190 | $218 | |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Bernstein | Reiterate | Underperform | $175 | $145 | |
| Jul 17, 2026 | JP Morgan | Upgrade | Neutral | Overweight |
Earnings
EPS
Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026Q2 FY26 | $2.25 | $2.40 | +6.7% | $6.40B | $6.50B | +1.6% | 0.00% |
| Apr 21, 2026Q1 FY26 | $1.98 | $2.14 | +8.1% | $6.01B | $6.00B | −0.1% | −1.81% |
| Jan 20, 2026Q4 FY25 | $1.80 | $1.83 | +1.7% | $6.00B | $6.00B | −0.1% | −0.15% |
| Oct 21, 2025Q3 FY25 | $2.07 | $2.19 | +5.8% | $6.25B | $6.52B | +4.3% | +0.35% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.95B | $6.34B | $6.52B | $6.13B | $6.03B | $6.50B | |
| Gross profit | $2.44B | $2.65B | $2.73B | $2.06B | $2.46B | $2.68B | |
| Operating income | $1.22B | $1.10B | $1.61B | $794.0M | $1.40B | $984.0M | |
| Net income | $1.12B | $723.0M | $834.0M | $577.0M | $653.0M | $933.0M | |
| Diluted EPS | $2.04 | $1.34 | $1.55 | $1.07 | $1.23 | $1.78 | |
| Gross margin | 40.9% | 41.8% | 41.8% | 33.6% | 40.7% | 41.3% | |
| Operating margin | 20.5% | 17.4% | 24.7% | 12.9% | 23.2% | 15.1% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY21 $35.36B · FY22 $34.23B · FY23 $26.59B · FY24 $24.58B · FY25 $24.95B
Revenue by product · Q2 FY26
Revenue by geography · Q2 FY26
Balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $3.33B · Total debt $12.55B · Total assets $34.92B · Shareholders' equity $2.95B
Dividends
Last raised to $0.78 from $0.73 in Feb 2026. To collect a payout, hold shares through the close before the ex-date.
History
| Ex-date | Record | Paid | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Aug 24 | Sep 11 | $0.78 | |
| May 22, 2026 | May 22 | Jun 12 | $0.78 | |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 13 | Mar 12 | $0.78 | raised from $0.73 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 14 | Dec 12 | $0.73 | |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Aug 25 | Sep 12 | $0.73 | |
| May 23, 2025 | May 23 | Jun 12 | $0.73 | |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Feb 14 | Mar 12 | $0.73 | raised from $0.70 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Nov 15 | Dec 12 | $0.70 |
Ownership
A 13F quarter can total more than the shares outstanding — sub-advisers file the same block twice, and a filer's own share count can be a quarter stale. No split is drawn from it.
Shares outstanding 515.72M · Float 515.28M · 99.9% free float
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 45.05M | 8.74% | 13F | Aug 7, 2026 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co | 39.43M | 7.65% | 13F | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 34.07M | 6.61% | 13F | Aug 13, 2026 |
| State Street Corp | 27.83M | 5.40% | 13F | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 11.96M | 2.32% | 13F | Aug 12, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Rodriguez Beatriz Karina Chavez | officer: Group President | −3,635 | $182.51 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | John Patrick Banovetz | officer: Executive Vice President | −7,880 | $170.44 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Theresa E. Reinseth | officer: Sr Vice President & CAO | −924 | $169.42 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Christian T. JR Goralski | officer: Group President | −4,902 | $170.46 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Kevin H. Rhodes | officer: EVP, Chief Legal Off & Secret | −7,669 | $171.20 |
Peers
- Illinois Tool Works
Multi-industrial rival in adhesives, automotive materials, and construction.
- DuPont
Heritage materials innovator competing in protection and electronics materials.
- Avery Dennison
Pressure-sensitive specialist in tapes, graphic films, and RFID labels.
- MSA
PPE specialist in gas detection, SCBA, and head protection.
CompareAfter-hours close
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3M | $174.82 | +0.27% | $89.91B | 31.0 | 18.8 | 3.6 | +2.5% |
| Illinois Tool Works | $279.80 | −0.11% | $80.58B | 25.4 | 23.8 | 4.9 | +6.1% |
| DuPont | $136.98 | −0.01% | $18.49B | 304.4 | 18.2 | 2.2 | −44.2% |
| Avery Dennison | $176.75 | −0.53% | $13.60B | 19.5 | 17.0 | 1.5 | +10.9% |
| MSA | $190.34 | −0.04% | $7.35B | 23.7 | 19.8 | 3.8 | +6.2% |
| Median | 24.5 | 19.0 | 3.0 | +6.1% |