Gross Profit, Operating Income, and Net Income as a percentage of Revenue

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Operating Margin

Profit Margin

Margins

An operating expense is an expense a business incurs through its normal business operations. Often abbreviated as OPEX.

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Goodwill impairment expense

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Year over year growth in Revenue and Operating Expenses.

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Shares outstanding refer to a company's stock currently held by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company's officers and insiders.

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Market Cap

Also known as Price/Sales Ratio. Calculated using Average market cap for the quarter / Annualized quarterly revenue.

Revenue Multiple

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Scotch Tape is a brand name used for pressure-sensitive tapes manufactured by 3M as part of the company's Scotch brand. Their magnetic recording tape products were also sold under the Scotch brand.

Scotch Tape

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3M Co. is a technology company, which manufactures industrial, safety, and consumer products. It operates through the following segments: Safety and Industrial, Transportation and Electronics, Health Care, Consumer, and Corporate and Unallocated. The Safety and Industrial segment consists of personal safety, industrial adhesives and tapes, abrasives, closure and masking systems, electrical markets, automotive aftermarket, and roofing granules. The Transportation and Electronics segment includes electronics, automotive and aerospace, commercial solutions, advanced materials, and transportation safety. The Health Care segment offers medical and surgical supplies, skin health and infection prevention products, oral care solutions, separation and purification sciences, health information systems, inhalation and transdermal drug delivery systems, and food safety products. The Consumer segment covers consumer healthcare, home care, home improvement, and stationery and office products, such as consumer bandages, braces, supports, respirators, cleaning products, retail abrasives, picture hanging, and consumer air quality solutions. The Corporate and Unallocated segment refers to special items and other corporate expense-net. The company was founded by Henry S. Bryan, Hermon W. Cable, John Dwan, William A. McGonagle, and J. Danley Budd in 1902 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

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3M reports Q4 decline, focuses on innovation and cost efficiencies

3M's Q4 2022 performance saw declines in total sales but strong cost controls and inventory improvements, positioning the company for a focused 2023 outlook.
Despite challenges from inflation and market headwinds, 3M remains resilient through innovation, pricing actions, and strategic restructuring efforts.
Opportunities lie in consumer business improvements, market monitoring for pricing adjustments, and leveraging innovation to navigate industry shifts and drive growth.

3M plans workforce reduction and restructuring to drive growth

3M is taking strategic actions to improve performance through cost reduction and restructuring efforts. Despite challenges in certain markets, the company remains focused on high-growth opportunities and margin expansion post-restructuring. Leadership changes and a healthcare spin-off are part of 3M's growth strategies moving forward.

3M reports Q2 earnings in line with guidance, focuses on strategic priorities

3M navigated challenges with mixed performance but focused on strategic priorities. Confidence in pricing strategy and progress in restructuring and supply chain. Expectations for improvements in inflationary headwinds and Health Care business outlook.

3M reports solid Q3 earnings, eyes electronics market stabilization

3M delivered a solid performance in Q3, navigating challenges in consumer and electronics markets while capitalizing on strengths in automotive OEM business and Health Care segment progress. The company remains focused on proactive cost control, margin improvement, and cash conversion, with a positive outlook on the electronics market stabilization and potential growth in 2024.

3M reports robust Q4 performance and outlines strategic 2024 outlook

3M's Q4 2023 performance was strong, exceeding expectations despite challenges in organic sales and legal matters. The company's strategic focus on restructuring, margin expansion, and portfolio optimization positions it well for 2024. Opportunities for growth and efficiency through digital investments and supply chain optimization are key focus areas.

3M reports strong Q1 earnings, eyes growth in electronics market

3M's Q1 2024 performance reflects financial stability, growth post spin-off, and strategic focus on key markets and operational improvements.
While facing challenges in consumer sales and mixed industrial market outlook, the company is leveraging opportunities in electronics growth and market expansion.
With a strong capital allocation strategy, progress on PFAS transition, and focus on shareholder returns, 3M aims for sustainable growth and profitability.

3M excels in Q2 with 40% EPS growth and strategic focus on innovation and operational efficiency

3M's Q2 performance reflects strong financials and operational efficiency. The company's strategic focus on innovation, pricing, and portfolio optimization positions it for long-term growth. Challenges in consumer spending and operational factors require attention, while opportunities in lean practices, market expansion, and innovation are key for future success.

3M (MMM) reports strong Q3 earnings, focuses on growth strategies

3M's Q3 performance reflects growth in EPS, revenue, and operational margins, with raised full-year guidance.
Efforts to enhance operational efficiency, customer service, and shareholder value are key strengths.
Challenges in supply chain management and forecast accuracy require analytical tools and strategic portfolio adjustments.
Opportunities lie in consistent growth, R&D advancements, and leveraging technology for market differentiation.

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Caterpillar

Illinois Tool Works

Otis Worldwide

Rio Tinto plc Sponsored

The slowdown in China's property markets might be good news for companies suffering soaring costs of raw materials in 2021.

September Sell-Off: How to Navigate the Market

3M is a solid company with a current dividend yield of 3.25%. The company is currently undertaking a transformation.

3M: Look For A Lower Price To Enhance Returns

3M's stock price has declined since reinstatement of lawsuits related to the BairHugger product. The company is faced with other lawsuits for earplugs, PFAS, and respirators. Inflation and supply shortages are also impacting the company but may be transitory.

3M: Time To Take A Nibble

3M is in a nasty downtrend. The stock looks like it is nowhere near bottoming yet.

3M: Don't Buy It Just Yet

The shares of 3M Co (NYSE: MMM) have received a price target of $172 by UBS. These are the details.

MMM Stock: $172 Price Target By UBS

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UBS analyst Markus Mittermaier lowered 3M Co (NYSE:MMM) price target to $172 (implying a downside of 5.78%) from $183 and maintained a Sell rating on the shares.  Mittermaier cites intensifying sales and margin pressure from supply chain constraints and price and cost headwinds for the company, also cutting his operating margin view to 19.3% from 21.5%.

UBS Lowers 3M Price Target, Maintains Sell Rating

Brookfield Renewable Partners

iShares Core High Dividend ETF

Innovative Industrial Properties

Johnson & Johnson

JPMorgan Chase & Co

Lockheed Martin

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3M Company (NYSE:MMM) is an American multinational conglomerate corporation.

Is 3M Stock a Safe Bet for Your Portfolio?

Callaway Golf Co (NYSE: ELY) has announced the proposed public offering of 3 million shares of its common stock by PEP TG Investments LP. The selling stockholder expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to buy up to 0.45 million additional shares.

PEP TG Investments To Sell 3M Shares In Callaway Golf

3M (MMM) discusses major concerns, especially related to the semiconductor shortage, raw material cost inflation, and logistics issues, for the rest of 2021. Adverse earnings impacts are likely.

3M (MMM) Faces Inflationary Pressures, Expects EPS to be Hurt

Federal Realty Investment Trust

AT&T

Walmart

Lowe's

Realty Income Corp

Not all dividend stocks are created equal. However, many tend to be excellent businesses.

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Baxter

Colgate-Palmolive

Hormel Foods

Kellogg

Altria

Novartis

Northwest Natural Gas

Pinnacle West Capital

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

Unilever

Verizon

The market is 30% overvalued, and September is historically a time when many corrections begin. Fortunately, there are plenty of high-yield/low volatility blue chips to choose from.

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3M Co (NYSE: MMM) has doubled its previous estimate for the decline in new-vehicle production in this year's second half due to concerns over the shortage of semiconductor chips. CFO Monish Patolawala now expects auto production to decline 6%, from the previously expected decline of 3%.

3M CFO Sees Negative Impact From Higher Inflation, Chip Crisis

3M Co (MMM) Presents at Morgan Stanley Laguna Broker Conference Call - (Transcript)

The company said pricing pressures are greater than it had expected.

3M Has an Inflation Problem. Its Stock Is Dropping.

The last time I discussed 3M Co. ( MMM , Financial), I felt the stock was a solid buying option as the fundamentals were improving. Following several years of declining organic growth combined with the pandemic, 3M appeared to be emerging from the wilderness as a stronger company.

3M: Buy on the Dip for Over 10% Returns

3M (MMM) closed at $184.55 in the latest trading session, marking a -0.65% move from the prior day.

3M (MMM) Stock Moves -0.65%: What You Should Know

Amgen

American Express

Boeing

Chevron

Dow Inc

Intel

Coca-Cola

Merck

Visa

Walgreens

"The Dow® [adds a stock] if the company has an excellent reputation, demonstrates sustained growth, and is of interest to a large number of investors. Sector representation is also a consideration." - DowJones&Co. Thirty Dow stocks represent nine of eleven sectors. Dow tracks utilities as a separate index and omits real estate. Broker top-ten target-estimated net-gains ranged 13.84%-30.73% topped by CVX 9/7/21.

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American Electric Power Company

Bank of Montreal

Bank of Nova Scotia

Comerica

Evergy Inc

First American Financial

Omnicom Group

Principal Financial Group

Royal Bank of Canada

Sun Life Financial

Simon Property Group

Toronto-Dominion Bank

U.S. Bancorp

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

There are 17 stocks on my high yield watchlist for September 2021. Nine of the stocks on my watchlist are currently undervalued based on dividend yield theory.

High Yield Stock Watchlist - September 2021

The stock price of 3M Company has seen a decline of 5.4% over the last five trading sessions, led by a recent sell-off in large industrial stocks, including Honeywell. Looking at a little longer time period, MMM stock is up only 8% year-to-date.

What's Next For 3M Stock After A 5% Fall In A Week?

SAINT PAUL, Minn., Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M (NYSE: MMM), a leader in high-performance polymer additives, has expanded their line of boron nitride cooling fillers applicable to a wide array of automotive, electrical and electronic devices and components.

Boron Nitride Cooling Fillers from 3M Used for Thermal Management in Advanced Polymers

3M Co (NYSE: MMM) subsidiary 3M Innovative Properties Co. and Luxshare Technology Co., Ltd., signed a limited patent license agreement to use the Twin Axial Cable technology from 3M.

3M, Luxshare Sign Agreement for Using Twin Axial Cable Technology

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