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Oct 22, 2025 12:00 PM

3M Analysts Boost Their Forecasts After Upbeat Q3 Earnings

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

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.

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

3M raised its 2025 adjusted EPS outlook to $7.95-$8.05 (prior $7.75-$8.00) versus the consensus of $7.92. 3M now expects 2025 adjusted sales organic growth of >2% (versus ~2% prior) ...