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MMM·3M Company

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After Hours
High
$158.41
Open
$155.53
Market Cap
81.49B
52W High
$177.41
Low
$155.24
P. Close
$157.56
P/E
29.24
52W Low
$139.34
Fwd P/E
16.63
DailyIQ Est.
$173.80
Technical Score (1D)
59
BUY
News Sentiment
45
MIXED
3M is now facing a lawsuit from the New York Attorney General alleging toxic pollution from its consumer products, a development that could expose the company to significant liability. The suit claims contamination of water and soil in New York, raising the possibility of large mandatory settlements or fines. If such payments are imposed, 3M’s environmental compliance costs could rise, tightening its operating margin over the next few weeks. The lawsuit also signals heightened regulatory scrutiny that could delay product approvals or require costly remediation projects. Over the next 1–10 trading days, the market will likely react to any early statements from 3M about settlement negotiations or anticipated regulatory actions. Traders should watch for press releases from 3M that outline the scope of the alleged contamination or the company’s estimated financial exposure. Additionally, monitoring the New York Attorney General’s office for updates on the lawsuit’s progress will help gauge the potential timing and magnitude of penalties. A rapid settlement or court ruling could quickly alter the risk profile, so staying alert to legal filings and regulatory announcements is essential. Finally, keep an eye on 3M’s quarterly earnings guidance for any adjustments that reflect the new compliance burden, as that will inform the company’s near‑term financial outlook.
Earnings Summary
3M Company is a global technology and manufacturing enterprise that delivers innovative solutions across safety, industrial, transportation, electronics, and consumer markets, operating through three core segments that serve a broad distribution network worldwide. In the last two quarters, 3M’s Q1 2026 earnings per share rose to $2.14 from $1.83 in Q4 2025, while revenue remained flat at $6.003 billion versus $6.023 billion, indicating a modest revenue slowdown after a period of growth; the prior two quarters (Q4 2025 and Q3 2025) saw EPS decline from $2.19 to $1.83 and revenue fall from $6.318 billion to $6.023 billion, underscoring a recent reversal in momentum. 3M has consistently beat analyst estimates in five of its last six quarters, with EPS exceeding forecasts in Q4 2024, Q1 2025, Q2 2025, Q3 2025, and Q1 2026, while only missing in Q4 2025. Historically, the company has posted year‑over‑year revenue growth from $5.808 billion in Q4 2024 to $6.023 billion in Q4 2025, and EPS growth from $1.68 to $2.14 over the same span, reflecting a solid earnings trajectory despite recent revenue headwinds. Recent news highlights a lawsuit from the New York Attorney General alleging toxic pollution, a potential liability that could tighten operating margins, and an investor event that may provide updated guidance on revenue growth and capital allocation; the company’s partnership with the Cadillac Formula 1 team and a multi‑year restructuring program also signal strategic shifts toward high‑performance materials and debt reduction. Investors should watch for the Q2 2026 earnings guidance, any updates on the lawsuit’s financial impact, the commercial traction of the F1 partnership, and the progress of the restructuring plan, as these factors will shape margin dynamics and future growth prospects.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.70$1.85$2.00$2.16$2.31Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$2.24 - -
Q1'26$1.98$2.14+7.9%
Q4'25$1.82$1.83+0.7%
Q3'25$2.07$2.19+5.6%
Q2'25$2.01$2.16+7.4%
Q1'25$1.77$1.88+6.4%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$5.7B$5.9B$6.1B$6.3B$6.6BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$6.5B - -
Q1'26$6.0B$6.0B+0.0%
Q4'25$6.1B$6.0B-0.8%
Q3'25 - $6.3B -
Q2'25 - $6.2B -
Q1'25 - $5.8B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

MMM Stock Snapshot

MMM is currently trading at $157.49, giving 3M Company a market cap of 81.49B and a P/E ratio of 29.2. Today's range spans $155.24–$158.41, with shares opening at $155.53 and moving down $0.07 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 59/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 45/100.

Over the past year MMM has traded between $139.34 and $177.41 - the current price is +13.0% off the 52-week low and -11.2% from the high. 23 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $171.43 (range $120.00–$209.00), implying upside of +8.9%.

Volatility for MMM is compressed - a HOLD signal (59/100) with neutral sentiment (45/100) at $157.49 (in the middle of its 52-week range) in a large-cap Industrials name (81.49B market cap) is the kind of setup where realized volatility undershoots implied. The current P/E ratio stands at 29.2. Annual range: $139.34–$177.41. That compression typically resolves with a sharp directional move - the question is timing and catalyst, not direction, because HOLD signals at this scale don't stay neutral indefinitely.

The 52-week range of $139.34–$177.41 for MMM provides the structural reference that options traders, systematic funds, and discretionary managers all anchor to — and at $157.49 (in the middle of its 52-week range), the stock sits in a zone where the next 5–10% move will likely define which crowd was right. A HOLD signal at 59/100 and neutral news backdrop (45/100) don't break the tie yet, but they narrow the probability distribution toward the upside.