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3M Co (MMM) Earnings: 1Q Adjusted EPS Surpasses Estimates with Strong Growth

  • 3M Co‘s first-quarter Adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS) from continuing operations surpassed expectations, reaching $1.88 compared to the estimated $1.77.
  • The company’s adjusted operating margin stood at 23.5%.
  • William Brown, 3M’s Chairman and CEO, commented on their strong results with positive organic sales growth and margins that exceeded forecasts.
  • 3M experienced double-digit EPS growth during this period.
  • Analyst ratings for 3M include 12 buys, 5 holds, and 3 sells.

3M Co on Smartkarma

Analysts on Smartkarma, like Baptista Research, have provided insightful coverage on 3M Co, focusing on key drivers impacting the company’s stock performance. In their report titled “3M Company: Will Innovation & Product Development Keep Its Stock Attractive For Long-Term Investors?”, Baptista Research highlighted 3M’s strong financial performance in the fourth quarter of 2025. The company achieved a 2.1% organic revenue growth and reported an adjusted earnings per share of $1.68. Additionally, 3M generated $1.3 billion in free cash flow and returned $1.1 billion to shareholders through dividends and repurchases.

In another report by Baptista Research titled “3M Company: Will The Strengthened Footprint in Key Markets like China Change The Game?”, analysts discussed 3M’s solid performance in the third quarter amidst operational and strategic improvements. CEO William Brown, along with CFO Anurag Maheshwari, highlighted progress in driving organic growth, operational efficiency, and capital deployment. Baptista Research aims to assess various factors influencing 3M’s stock price and conduct an independent valuation using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.


A look at 3M Co Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value2
Dividend3
Growth3
Resilience3
Momentum5
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.2

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

3M Co, a multinational conglomerate operating in various sectors, shows a promising long-term outlook based on its Smartkarma Smart Scores. With a strong momentum score of 5, indicating positive market trends, the company is likely to sustain its growth trajectory. Additionally, 3M Co‘s resilience score of 3 reflects its ability to navigate challenges and maintain stability in uncertain times. This, coupled with growth and dividend scores of 3 each, portrays a balanced approach towards profitability and shareholder returns.

Despite a value score of 2, suggesting room for improvement in terms of underlying fundamentals, 3M Co‘s overall profile seems optimistic. The company’s diversified operations across various markets worldwide position it well for future growth opportunities. By leveraging its shared technologies and resources efficiently, 3M Co is set to continue serving customers across the globe with innovative solutions in electronics, healthcare, safety, and more.

Summary of the description of 3M Co:
### 3M Co. conducts operations in electronics, telecommunications, industrial, consumer and office, health care, safety, and other markets. The Company’s businesses share technologies, manufacturing operations, brands, marketing channels, and other resources. 3M serves customers in countries located around the world. ###


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