Post-it maker 3M Company (NYSE:MMM) reported better-than-expected third-quarter 2025 results and raised its full-year guidance.

The company posted GAAP sales of $6.5 billion, up 3.5% year over year (Y/Y).

Adjusted sales came in at $6.3 billion, reflecting 3.2% Y/Y organic growth. Adjusted sales came slightly above the consensus estimate of $6.255 billion.

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The adjusted operating margin expanded 170 basis points to 24.7% in the quarter.

Adjusted earnings per share rose 10% Y/Y to $2.19, topping the Street estimate of $2.07.

3M returned $900 million to shareholders during the quarter and reported adjusted free cash flow of $1.3 billion.

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