Shares in diversified technology group 3M Company (MMM) tumbled about 5% early Tuesday after it reported uneven performance in its results for the final quarter of 2025.
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Chairman and CEO William Brown noted that the company finished 2025 “with growth above macro” — suggesting that the firm’s earnings outpaced the overall economy and industrial markets.
3M Company Sees Mixed Q4 2025 Results
3M Company is a multi-industry company that manufactures products for industrial safety, transportation, and electronics, as well as consumer goods. Its product lineup ranges from self-adhesive decorative films, roofing granules and fire protection gear to specialized electronic materials, Post-it Notes, and Scotch tapes.
In Q4 2025, 3M Company posted earnings per share of $1.07 on revenue of $6.13 billion — the former fell short of the Wall Street estimate of $1.80 while the latter beat expectations of $6.01 billion. In comparison, while EPS dropped 36% from $1.68 a year ago, revenue grew by 2% from $6.01 billion.
3M Company Eyes ‘Clear Path’ to 2027 Targets
Looking ahead, the Minnesota-based company remains bullish, expecting to generate adjusted EPS of between $8.50 and $8.70 by the end of fiscal 2026. The upper range is above analyst consensus of $8.61.
“Our continued operating rigor supports further margin expansion and earnings growth, putting us on a clear path to meet or exceed the 2027 financial commitments we outlined at our Investor Day last year,” Brown noted.
Is MMM a Good Stock to Buy Now?
On Wall Street, 3M Company’s shares remain a Moderate Buy based on analysts’ consensus rating. This breaks down to four Buys, four Holds, and one Sell issued over the past three months.
In addition, the average MMM price target of $174.89 implies only growth of about 4%. However, the consensus rating might change as more analysts reassess the stock following the latest earnings update.
