MMM3M Company — stock analysis & sentiment
3M Company (MMM) last closed at $173.46, in the upper half of its 52-week range of $139.34–$184.90. Composite market sentiment across 2 analyses is positive (+33 on a −100 to +100 scale), as of Oct 26, 2026.
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What changed
Since the previous analysis (v1) on Aug 23, 2026.
MMM fell to $173.46, from $178.96 at the previous analysis.
Composite sentiment ticked up from +30 to +33, still positive.
56 headlines since the last analysis — 26 positive, 30 neutral.
Market cap fell -3.07%, from $92.29B to $89.46B.
The written analysis on this page was refreshed for v2.
What the data says
An overview of the public data behind MMM.
At $173.46, 3M sits in the upper part of its 52-week range of $139.34 to $184.90. That is about 24% above the low and about 6% below the high, or roughly three-quarters of the way up. The high is about a third above the low, so the stock has covered a fair amount of ground over the past year.
The market values 3M at about $89.5 billion. That works out to roughly 25.9 times trailing earnings and 17.5 times forward earnings. The lower forward multiple means analysts expect earnings to rise over the coming year. The company keeps about 14 cents of profit from each dollar of sales. Revenue grew about 1%, so the expected earnings gain is not coming from strong sales growth. The price-to-book ratio is high at about 21.7, meaning the market value is far above the equity on the balance sheet. The dividend yields 1.8%. A beta of about 1.06 means the stock has moved roughly in line with the overall market.
Most of the recent news is about 3M itself and centers on its third-quarter results, released on October 20. Headlines reported that earnings topped estimates on industrial strength, that the company raised its outlook, and that the stock rose that day. Coverage of the earnings call highlighted AI-related deals. Some of the coverage came in broader market roundups and analyst research digests that also covered other companies, but 3M's own results were the main story.
Written from public market data. Research, not financial advice — the thesis, signals and risk levels are in the full report.
Price chart
MMM daily price history.
Market sentiment
A composite of the public market data in this analysis, from −100 (bearish) to +100 (bullish).
This gauge blends news tone, analyst views, insider and congressional activity, and price momentum into a single score. The full report breaks down each driver and pairs it with the thesis.
See the full sentiment breakdown in the report →Key stats
A public snapshot of commonly used market and valuation measures.
Valuation & size
- Market cap
- $89.46B
- Enterprise value
- $98.85B
- P/E (TTM)
- 25.89
- Forward P/E
- 17.51
- Price / book
- 21.72
- Price / sales
- 3.54
Profitability & growth
- Net margin
- 14.01%
- Revenue growth
- +1.00%
- Earnings growth
- +69.70%
- Dividend yield
- 1.80%
Price & risk
- Beta
- 1.06
- Average volume
- 3.1M
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About 3M Company
3M Company is a diversified manufacturer founded in 1902 and headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It sells across the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa through distributors, wholesalers, retailers, dealers, e-commerce channels, and direct sales to end users. The business is organized into three segments. Safety and Industrial covers abrasives and metalworking finishing, autobody repair products, adhesives and tapes, electrical products for construction and power distribution, personal protective equipment for respiratory, hearing, eye, and fall protection, and mineral granules for roofing shingles. Transportation and Electronics supplies bonding and film products for vehicles, graphic and reflective films for signage and highway safety, light management films, and materials used in semiconductor production, chip packaging, and data centers. Consumer includes home cleaning products, picture hanging accessories, retail abrasives and paint accessories, office and stationery products, automotive appearance products, and bandages, tapes, and braces.
Latest news
Recent headlines related to MMM, with vendor tone.
MMM — frequently asked questions
Answered from the public data on this page.
What is the current market sentiment for MMM?
As of Oct 26, 2026, 3M Company (MMM) carries positive (+33 on a −100 to +100 scale) composite sentiment. The score fuses recent news tone, analyst recommendations, technical posture, insider and congressional activity, and market attention into a single figure. The full breakdown of each component is in the report.
How has MMM stock been performing?
3M Company last closed at $173.46, in the upper half of its 52-week range of $139.34–$184.90.
What is MMM's market cap and valuation?
3M Company has a market capitalization of about $89.46B, a trailing P/E of 25.9, a dividend yield of 1.80%.
What sector is MMM in, and who are its competitors?
3M Company operates in the Industrials sector, specifically Conglomerates. Comparable companies include HON, DD, BBUC.TO, IEP, GPUS.
Where can I find a full analysis of MMM?
The full MMM report covers the bull and bear cases, technical signals with entry, stop and target levels, complete financial statements, earnings history, insider and congressional trades, and the conditions that would invalidate the thesis. It requires a free account.
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