3M, DuPont must face Connecticut firefighters' lawsuit over 'forever chemicals'

A federal judge on Tuesday said more than 20 defendants including 3M , DuPont and Honeywell must face claims by Connecticut firefighters who said their protective ​gear was contaminated by toxic "forever chemicals" that increased their risk of cancer.

Reuters • Sep 15, 2026

3M CEO Touts Data-Center Push, Margin Gains and Progress Toward 2027 Targets

3M NYSE: MMM Chairman and CEO Bill Brown said the company is making progress on operational execution, product innovation and structural transformation as it works toward targets outlined at its 2027 investor day.

MarketBeat • Sep 15, 2026

3M Company (MMM) Presents at Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference Transcript

3M Company (MMM) Presents at Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Sep 15, 2026

Can 3M Continue Its Strong Capital Returns to Shareholders?

MMM's dividends, buybacks, remaining repurchase capacity and strong cash-flow outlook support continued shareholder returns.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 15, 2026

3M Stock Rises 9.1% in a Year: Time to Buy, Hold or Exit?

MMM's shares gain 9.1% in a year as industrial and electronics demand improved, but high debt, weak consumer sales and valuation cloud the near term.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 9, 2026

Strength in Transportation & Electronics Unit Drives 3M: A Sign of More Upside?

MMM's Transportation & Electronics strength, led by semiconductor, data center and aerospace growth, supports its upbeat 2026 sales and earnings outlook.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 7, 2026

3M: Commercial Excellence And Productivity Initiatives Support A Compelling Turnaround

3M Company is rated Buy, supported by improving operational execution and a discounted valuation relative to multi-industrial peers. MMM's commercial excellence initiatives are driving organic sales growth, enhanced cross-selling, and improved customer retention, with Q2 2026 organic sales up 5.4% YoY. Productivity programs targeting $1 billion in cost savings by 2027 are already boosting margins, with the Q2 2026 adjusted operating margin at 24.9%, near the FY27 target.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 3, 2026

New 3M™ Cooling Film helps fleet and rail operators keep cabin interiors cooler and improve efficiency

Applied to vehicle roofs, the highly reflective performance film uses thermal management technology to reduce heat buildup and help keep interiors noticeably cooler. ST. PAUL, Minn.

PRNewsWire • Sep 2, 2026

3 Boring Stocks That Have Quietly Outlasted Every Bear Market of the Last 50 Years.

Boring works. Over a market cycle, essential-service businesses tend to keep selling toothpaste, chips, and industrial adhesives regardless of what the S&P 500 is doing on any given afternoon.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 2, 2026

Should Passive Income Investors Buy 3M Stock Right Now?

3M (MMM -0.93%) is capturing the benefits of resurging industrial expansion.

The Motley Fool • Sep 2, 2026