3M Co (MMM) Earnings: 2Q Adjusted EPS Surpasses Estimates with Strong Performance and Revised 2025 Guidance

3M Co on Smartkarma

Smartkarma, the independent investment research network, features analyst coverage on 3M Co by Baptista Research. In their report titled “3M Company: How Its Strength In Industrial Business & Operational Cadence Is Taking The Company Forward!” with a bullish sentiment, Baptista Research highlights 3M’s solid first-quarter 2025 results. The company exceeded market expectations with an adjusted earnings per share of $1.88, representing a 10% increase from the previous year. Additionally, organic sales growth of 1.5% and improved operating margins by 220 basis points were reported, attributed to productivity enhancements and cost controls.

Continuing their analysis, Baptista Research, in another report titled “3M Company: Will Innovation & Product Development Keep Its Stock Attractive For Long-Term Investors? – Major Drivers” with a bullish sentiment, discussed 3M’s strong financial performance during the fourth quarter. They noted a 2.1% organic revenue growth and an adjusted earnings per share of $1.68. Furthermore, 3M generated $1.3 billion in free cash flow with a high conversion rate of 145% and returned $1.1 billion to shareholders through dividends and repurchases, emphasizing the company’s financial stability and shareholder-friendly approach.

A look at 3M Co Smart Scores

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. is positioned for a positive long-term outlook as indicated by the Smartkarma Smart Scores. With a strong Momentum score of 4, the company is showing promising signs of growth and potential for future success. This momentum coupled with solid scores in Dividend, Growth, and Resilience categories indicates a company that is well-rounded and capable of weathering market challenges.

Despite having a Value score on the lower side, 3M Co. benefits from its diversified operations across various sectors like electronics, healthcare, and consumer markets. This diversification provides stability and resilience, contributing to its overall positive outlook. The company’s global presence and shared resources further enhance its competitive edge in serving customers worldwide.

### 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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