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3M Company(MMM)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for MMM
11/02/2026: MMM (4-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 4 days. Simulated Profits (3.22%). Updated daily EoD!
3M is a diversified global industrial manufacturer known for its extensive portfolio of products ranging from consumer household staples like Post-it and Scotch to specialized B2B industrial solutions. The company is currently undergoing a significant transition, following the spin-off of its healthcare business and a focus on resolving major legal liabilities. While 3M has a long-standing reputation for R&D and as a dividend-paying stock, its financial performance is presently tied to restructuring outcomes and litigation costs. Investors should monitor the company's ability to maintain margins and resolve environmental challenges. It may suit income-oriented investors, though the legal and operational risks require careful consideration.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | 3M is a mature company prioritizing restructuring over aggressive top-line growth. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock has faced significant headwinds from legal litigation, limiting short-term momentum. |
| Value investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The company trades at valuations that may appeal to value investors looking for potential recovery. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | 3M remains a notable income stock despite the recent recalibration of its dividend payout. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | While established, the ongoing legal and regulatory liabilities introduce risk volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | Legal settlements and cyclical industrial exposure create periodic stock price swings. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | The stock often trades based on sentiment regarding litigation resolution rather than pure earnings multiples. |
| Competition risk (Industrial Conglomerates) | Medium | 3M faces stiff competition from specialized global players in every segment. |
| Business quality | Strong | The underlying business maintains a vast patent moat and essential product portfolio. |
| Dividend income | Strong | 3M has a very long history of shareholder payouts. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Successfully navigating a simplified corporate structure is critical to future performance. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 59.46% | Avg. Invested days 67 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/02/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
Upturn Star Rating 
Company Fundamentals
Financial Health Rating
Growth Momentum Score
Ownership
Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 89.91B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 26.02 | 1Y Target Price 189.62 |
Price to earnings Ratio 26.02 | 1Y Target Price 189.62 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3.3M shares | Beta 1.06 | 52 Weeks Range 138.02 - 184.09 | Updated Date 11/01/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 138.02 - 184.09 | Updated Date 11/01/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.73% | Basic EPS (TTM) 6.7 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Safety and Industrial | Personal protective equipment, adhesives, and abrasives. | The backbone of the company, providing steady demand from industrial manufacturers. |
| Transportation and Electronics | Materials for automotive and electronic devices. | A cyclical area linked to vehicle production and electronic device manufacturing trends. |
| Consumer | Post-it, Scotch, and Filtrete. | Household name-brand products that provide predictable, non-cyclical revenue. |
| Geography | Global sales across North America, EMEA, and Asia. | 3M is highly diversified globally, reducing reliance on any single country's economy. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2026-10-20 | When Before Market | Estimate 2.4 | Actual 2.5 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 14.01% | Operating Margin (TTM) 23.69% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 8.22% | Return on Equity (TTM) 72.97% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 26.02 | Forward PE 17.79 | Enterprise Value 99.76B | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.56 |
Enterprise Value 99.76B | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.56 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.95 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.87 | Shares Outstanding 515.72M | Shares Floating 515.85M |
Shares Outstanding 515.72M | Shares Floating 515.85M | ||
Percent Insiders 0.1 | Percent Institutions 76.66 |
Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
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