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1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

3M Company operates as a diversified technology company worldwide.It operates through four segments: Safety and Industrial; Transportation and Electronics; Health Care; and Consumer.The Safety and Industrial segment offers industrial abrasives and finishing for metalworking applications; autobody repair solutions; closure systems for personal hygiene products, masking, and packaging materials; electrical products and materials for construction and maintenance, power distribution, and electrical original equipment manufacturers; structural adhesives and tapes; respiratory, hearing, eye, and fall protection solutions; and natural and color-coated mineral granules for shingles.


The Transportation and Electronics segment provides ceramic solutions; attachment tapes, films, sound, and temperature management for transportation vehicles; premium large format graphic films for advertising and fleet signage; light management films and electronics assembly solutions; packaging and interconnection solutions; and reflective signage for highway, and vehicle safety.The Healthcare segment offers food safety indicator solutions; health care procedure coding and reimbursement software; skin, wound care, and infection prevention products and solutions; dentistry and orthodontia solutions; and filtration and purification systems.The Consumer segment provides consumer bandages, braces, supports and consumer respirators; cleaning products for the home; retail abrasives, paint accessories, car care DIY products, picture hanging, and consumer air quality solutions; and stationery products.


It offers its products through e-commerce and traditional wholesalers, retailers, jobbers, distributors, and dealers.The company was founded in 1902 and is based in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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1.b. Last Insights on MMM

3M Company's recent performance was driven by strong product launches, shareholder returns, and operational improvements. The company's Q4 2025 earnings topped estimates, with Safety and Industrial sales increasing year-over-year. Organic sales growth of 2.2% in Q4 and 2.1% for the full year 2025, along with an operating margin of 21.1% in Q4 and 23.4% for the full year, demonstrate the company's ability to maintain profitability. Additionally, 3M's forward 12-month EPS guidance of $8.50-$8.70 and 4% sales growth align with consensus, indicating a stable outlook.

1.c. Company Highlights

2. 3M's Q4 2025 Earnings: A Strong Foundation for 2026 Growth

3M Company's fourth-quarter 2025 results showcased a solid financial performance, with organic growth of 2.2%, operating margin of 21.1%, and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.83, slightly beating estimates of $1.8. The company's full-year 2025 results demonstrated organic sales growth of 2.1%, margin expansion of 200 basis points, and EPS growth of 10%. The free cash flow conversion was over 130% in Q4 and slightly above 100% for the full year.

Publication Date: Jan -21

📋 Highlights
  • 2025 Organic Growth & Margin Expansion: Achieved 2.1% organic sales growth and 200 bps margin expansion, with EPS up 10% to $1.83.
  • Shareholder Returns: Returned $4.8 billion to shareholders in 2025 via dividends and buybacks.
  • Product Innovation: Launched 284 new products in 2025 (68% YoY increase), targeting 350 launches in 2026.
  • 2026 Guidance: Expects 3% organic sales growth, 70–80 bps margin expansion, and EPS of $8.50–$8.70.
  • Cost & Commercial Initiatives: Generated $50 million in annualized cross-selling wins from joint business plans and invested $225 million in productivity programs.

Operational Highlights

In 2025, 3M implemented various commercial excellence initiatives, tightened pricing controls, and developed over 600 joint business plans, resulting in nearly $50 million of annualized cross-selling wins. The company also launched 284 new products, a 68% increase from 2024, and expects 350 launches in 2026. These efforts contributed to the company's ability to outgrow the macro by about $150 million in 2025, with 75% of that coming from commercial excellence.

Guidance and Outlook

For 2026, 3M expects organic sales growth of approximately 3%, adjusted operating margin expansion of 70 to 80 basis points, EPS of $8.5 to $8.7, and free cash flow conversion greater than 100%. The company plans to deploy capital effectively, including a gross share repurchase of approximately $2.5 billion in 2026. Analysts estimate revenue growth of 3.3% for the next year, slightly higher than the company's guidance.

Valuation Metrics

With a P/E Ratio of 25.66 and an EV/EBITDA of 15.49, the market seems to have priced in a certain level of growth and profitability for 3M. The company's ROE of 71.71% and ROIC of 11.73% indicate a strong ability to generate returns on equity and invested capital. The Dividend Yield of 1.87% provides a relatively stable source of return for investors.

Segment Performance

The industrial businesses are performing well, but US IPI is softening. The company expects its commercial initiatives and new product introductions to allow it to outperform the macro and accelerate in 2026. In the consumer business, demand trends have softened, but December showed some improvement. The company expects consumer electronics to grow mid-single digits in 2026, driven by its adhesives and films business, particularly in China.

Litigation Costs and Tariff Headwinds

The company expects $500 million in litigation costs in 2026, similar to 2025. Additionally, 3M has embedded a $140 million tariff headwind in its 2026 guidance, which does not include any potential new tariffs from Europe. The company's net export to Europe is $700 million, and imports are $250 million, potentially leading to a $30-40 million impact this year if the tariffs are implemented.

3. NewsRoom

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Stock Market Today: Stocks Rise in Volatile Session To Start Week of Inflation, GDP Data

Feb -17

Source: investopedia.com

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3M appoints Meagan Linn as Senior Vice President, Government Affairs

Feb -16

Source: prnewswire.com

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Neogen Corporation Could Re-Rate As 3M Food Safety Integration Improves

Feb -16

Source: seekingalpha.com

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Spinnaker Trust Sells 3,500 Shares of 3M Company $MMM

Feb -07

Source: defenseworld.net

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3M Announces New Board Appointment

Feb -05

Source: prnewswire.com

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3M Board Declares Quarterly Dividend

Feb -03

Source: prnewswire.com

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Global Dental Market Forecast Report and Company Analysis 2025-2033 Featuring Zimmer, Straumann, Dentsply, 3M, and Heartland | Astute Analytica

Jan -27

Source: globenewswire.com

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Market Today: Nvidia's $2B CoreWeave stake, gold at record

Jan -26

Source: gurufocus.com

4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (4.74%)

6. Segments

Safety and Industrial

Expected Growth: 4.5%

3M's Safety and Industrial segment growth is driven by the adoption of personal protective equipment and increased demand for industrial adhesives and abrasives, particularly in the automotive and electronics industries.

Transportation and Electronics

Expected Growth: 5.2%

Strong demand from automotive and electronics industries, driven by increasing adoption of electric vehicles and growth in 5G infrastructure, will fuel segment growth for 3M’s Transportation and Electronics segment.

Consumer

Expected Growth: 4.5%

3M’s diverse portfolio of everyday products, such as adhesives, Scotch Tape, and Filtrete air filters, drives growth. Strong brand recognition and continuous innovation in categories like home improvement and healthcare are key fundamental drivers.

Corporate and Other

Expected Growth: 4.3%

Driven by 3M’s continued investment in research and development, the Corporate and Other segment is expected to grow, fueled by the company’s efforts to drive innovation and improve operational efficiency.

Other

Expected Growth: 4.5%

3M's miscellaneous segment is driven by its industrial and commercial solutions, with growth fueled by increasing demand for safety, electronics, and healthcare products.

7. Detailed Products

Adhesives

A wide range of adhesives for industrial, commercial, and consumer applications

Abrasive Systems

Abrasive products for grinding, cutting, and finishing applications

Advanced Ceramics

Ceramic materials for industrial, automotive, and electronic applications

Electronics Materials

Materials and components for electronic devices and circuits

Filtek Dental Products

Dental restorative materials and equipment

Health Care Products

Medical supplies and equipment for wound care, oral care, and drug delivery

Industrial Tapes

Adhesive tapes for industrial, commercial, and consumer applications

Littmann Stethoscopes

High-quality stethoscopes for medical professionals

Occupational Health and Environmental Safety

Personal protective equipment and safety products

Office Supplies

Office products such as Post-it Notes, Scotch Tape, and Scotch-Brite cleaning products

Personal Care Products

Oral care, skin care, and wound care products for consumers

Thinsulate Insulation

Thermal insulation materials for clothing, footwear, and industrial applications

8. 3M Company's Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

The threat of substitutes for 3M Company is medium due to the presence of alternative products and services in the market. However, 3M's strong brand reputation and diversified product portfolio mitigate this threat to some extent.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

The bargaining power of customers for 3M Company is low due to the company's strong brand reputation and diversified product portfolio, which reduces the negotiating power of customers.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

The bargaining power of suppliers for 3M Company is medium due to the presence of multiple suppliers in the market. However, 3M's strong relationships with its suppliers and its diversified supply chain mitigate this threat to some extent.

Threat Of New Entrants

The threat of new entrants for 3M Company is low due to the high barriers to entry in the industry, including high capital requirements and the need for specialized technology and expertise.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The intensity of rivalry for 3M Company is high due to the presence of several established players in the industry, including competitors such as DuPont and BASF. This leads to a highly competitive market with intense price competition and advertising wars.

9. SWOT Analysis

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Weaknesses

Opportunities

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10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

Value
Debt Weight 77.81%
Debt Cost 7.74%
Equity Weight 22.19%
Equity Cost 9.15%
WACC 8.05%
Leverage 350.61%

11. Quality Control: 3M Company passed 3 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

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Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

Parameters

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Short term Time

Long-Term Growth

WACC

Target Price

167.06$

Current Price

167.06$

Potential

-0.00%

Expected Cash-Flows