3M reported Q1 2026 GAAP sales of $6.0 billion, up 1.3% year-on-year, with an operating margin of 23.2%, improving by 230 basis points. Adjusted EPS rose 14% to $2.14, reflecting stronger operational performance despite a 40% drop in GAAP EPS to $1.23 due to special items. The company generated $0.6 billion in operating cash flow and returned $2.4 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks. 3M reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance, expecting adjusted sales growth of about 4%, adjusted EPS between $8.50 and $8.70, and margin expansion, signaling confidence in its long-term strategy amid a volatile environment.
3M is set to report its second-quarter earnings on July 21, with analysts expecting a 5.1% growth in earnings to $2.27 per share on $6.38 billion revenue. The stock has gained momentum recently, rising 2.6% following a new AI-focused partnership with...
Microsoft and 3M have formed a strategic partnership where Microsoft will be the first hyperscale cloud provider to deploy 3M's Expanded Beam Optical (EBO) technology in Azure data centers. This tech improves fiber connections by making them faster t...
Scotch™ Brand has introduced Scotch® Kids Tape, a new product line designed to support creativity, crafting, and building projects for children aged four and up. The tape offers a less messy alternative to glue, encouraging kids to confidently bring ...
