3M: Operational Excellence And Turnaround Momentum Drive A Buy Rating

MMM is executing a turnaround, leveraging restructuring and operational improvements to drive margin expansion and organic growth. MMM delivered strong Q3 earnings, raised full-year EPS guidance to nearly $8.00, and continues to outperform sector peers in profitability. Despite sluggish top-line growth and legal headwinds, MMM's superior margins, robust cash flow, and stable financial base support a bullish outlook.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 11, 2025

The Big 3: MMM, GOOGL, NXT

As the tech trade experiences weakness on the back of Oracle's (ORCL) earnings, Dan Deming turns to three stocks he sees as upcoming A.I. beneficiaries.

New Management Has Definitely Shifted The Tone At 3M, But Follow-Through On Growth Is Essential

3M (MMM) has outperformed peers, driven by a new CEO's operational focus and credible growth, margin, and cash flow improvement plans. Q3 organic growth exceeded 3%, with notable margin expansion and early signs of product innovation translating to sales momentum. While management's initiatives are promising, sustaining improvements depends on favorable macro trends and overcoming a lack of clear secular growth drivers.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 7, 2025

Buy HON Stock Or 3M Stock?

3M stock has risen by 33% this year, fueled by a mix of strategic and operational enhancements, including a successful strategic turnaround that focuses on cost reductions and transitioning the product mix towards higher-margin offerings. Significant contributing factors encompass robust financial performance, with the company consistently exceeding analyst expectations for earnings and revenue.

Forbes • Dec 5, 2025

3M Company (MMM) Presents at Goldman Sachs Industrials and Materials Conference 2025 Transcript

3M Company (MMM) Presents at Goldman Sachs Industrials and Materials Conference 2025 Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Dec 4, 2025

3M Expands Margins While Honeywell Absorbs Restructuring Pressure

Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) and 3M (NYSE: MMM) reported Q3 earnings in late October, revealing two industrial giants pursuing radically different strategies.

24/7 Wall Street • Dec 3, 2025

Scotch Brand partners with Ego Nwodim to inspire joyful holiday gifting

New campaign tackles "Resting Gift Face" by proving the power of thoughtful presentation ST. PAUL, Minn.

PRNewsWire • Dec 2, 2025

3M's Transportation and Electronics Growth Picks Up: More Upside to Come?

MMM's Transportation and Electronics unit posts Q3 growth as new products, stronger sales coverage and key end-market demand lift results despite pockets of softness.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 28, 2025

Blue-Chip Stock Could Surge to Highest Level Since 2019

3M Co   (NYSE:MMM) stock could eke out a fourth-straight daily gain, last seen up 0.1% to trade at $171.74.

Schaeffers Research • Nov 26, 2025

3M Announces Upcoming Investor Event

ST. PAUL, Minn. , Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced the following investor event: Goldman Sachs Industrials and Materials Conference on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.

PRNewsWire • Nov 20, 2025