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

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Operating Margin

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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.

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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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ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- To prepare students for success as they return to the classroom this fall, 3M (NYSE: MMM) is donating products to support schools serving low income and diverse student populations.

3M Donates Supplies to Support Students, Teachers Returning to the Classroom

Shares of 3M Co. MMM, -2.96% sank 3.0% in morning trading Tuesday, enough to pace the Dow Jones Industrial Average's DJIA, -0.82% decliners and to put them on track to close at a 5 1/2-month low. The industrial and consumer products company's stock, stock's price decline of $5.85 is shaving roughly 39 points off the price of the Dow, which is down 280 points, or 0.8%, with 24 if 30 components losing ground.

3M stock sinks to lead the Dow's losers, heads for first close below 200-DMA in 13 months

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Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does 3M (MMM) have what it takes?

This is Why 3M (MMM) is a Great Dividend Stock

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Analysts and economists expect the largest infrastructure package in history to pass this year, up to $4 trillion in size.

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These companies are more likely to continue marching ahead even when the Fed takes its feet off the gas.

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3M (MMM) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Why Is 3M (MMM) Down 2% Since Last Earnings Report?

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Fidelity MSCI Industrials Index ETF

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Vanguard Industrials ETF

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund

The industrial sector is expected to rebound from the coronavirus-led slump as the U.S. economy is expected to keep recovering in second-half 2021.

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3M's stock price rose by a decent +12.4% year-to-date in 2021, but its performance did not beat any of the major stock indices this year thus far. 3M stock is not worth buying for its dividend alone; its current dividend yield is close to a two-year low and translates into a price-to-dividend ratio of over 30 times.

Is 3M A Good Dividend Stock? No, Dividend Yield Is Not Attractive Enough

A federal appeals court on Monday revived nearly 6,000 lawsuits alleging that a widely used device produced by 3M Co to keep surgical patients warm caused them to develop infections.

U.S. court revives nearly 6,000 lawsuits over 3M surgical warming device

ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M (NYSE: MMM) announced it is joining the Water Resilience Coalition (WRC) today, taking one more step forward in the company's ongoing commitment to help the nearly two billion people worldwide living in water-stressed and water-scarce communities.

3M joins Water Resilience Coalition, CEO Water Mandate

I've made a detailed Sum-of-the-Parts valuation model based on Price-to-Sales TTM multiples of different parts of MMM's business.

3M: Sum Of The Parts Based On Relative Valuation

A chain index is an index number in which the value of any given period is related to the value of its immediately preceding period (resulting in an index for the given period expressed against the base period = 100).

Using a Chain Index to Visualize Growth

MMM recently reported a strong beat for the quarter - revenue bouncing back tremendously from last year's low. This might be an old boring industrial company, but it is perfect for an income investor.

3M: Dividend King Back In Action

3M Company reported strong second quarter results with solid growth and also updated its own guidance. We are not only talking about a dividend king, but also a visionary company with a wide economic moat.

3M Company Returning On The Path Of Growth

The 3M Company is a quintessential example of a dividend growth stock. It has paid dividends for over 100 years, and it has raised its dividend for over 60 years.

3M Company: A Dividend King At Fair Valuation

Management has much to prove in terms of boosting long-term revenue growth and reducing the near doubling of debt. A 63 year "Dividend King" yielding 3% with an under 50% payout ratio is appealing in today's market.

3M: Steady, Stable And Secure For Investors

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3M posted strong results in what has been a strong quarter for multi-industrials, including solid organic revenue growth and core operating leverage despite cost inflation.

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