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3M (MMM)
NYSE:MMM
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 29, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
2.01Last Year’s EPS
1.93Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 11 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 22, 2025
|% Change Since: 9.95%
|Next Earnings Date:Jul 29, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a balanced view of 3M's performance, highlighting strong earnings, margin improvements, and new product launches. However, concerns were noted regarding the impact of tariffs and weakness in key sectors like auto and electronics.Company Guidance
During the 3M First Quarter Earnings Conference Call, guidance for the fiscal year 2025 was outlined with several key metrics. The company reported a strong start with first-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.88, representing a 10% increase compared to last year, and organic sales growth of 1.5%. Operating margins improved by 220 basis points year-over-year, and free cash flow was approximately $0.5 billion. The company aims to launch 215 new products this year, with a long-term goal of 1,000 new products over the next three years. 3M has set its full-year adjusted earnings per share guidance between $7.60 and $7.90, excluding the impact of tariffs, and plans to mitigate the $0.60 EPS headwind from tariffs with $0.20 to $0.40 in offsets. The company also raised its dividend by 4%, authorized a $7.5 billion share repurchase program, and expects to execute $2 billion in share buybacks, up from the previously anticipated $1.5 billion.Strong Earnings and Margin Improvement
First quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.88, up 10% versus last year with operating margins increasing by 220 basis points year over year.
Positive Organic Sales Growth
Organic sales growth was 1.5%, with all business groups posting positive growth.
Increased New Product Launches
Launched 62 new products in Q1, a 60% increase year-over-year, with a goal to launch 215 new products this year.
Strong Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns
Free cash flow was solid at $0.5 billion; returned $1.7 billion to shareholders and raised the dividend by 4%.
Operational Excellence Initiatives
On-time in full delivery increased to 89%, the best in five years, and equipment utilization improved by 4 percentage points.
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MMM Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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MMM Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2025 | $126.09 | $136.33 | +8.12% |
| Jan 21, 2025 | $140.34 | $146.17 | +4.15% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | $133.47 | $130.39 | -2.31% |
| Jul 26, 2024 | $101.79 | $125.19 | +22.99% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does 3M (MMM) report earnings?
3M (MMM) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 29, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is 3M (MMM) earnings time?
3M (MMM) earnings time is at Jul 29, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is MMM EPS forecast?
MMM EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 2.01.
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