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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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

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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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3M Company (MMM) CEO Mike Roman on Q3 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Shares of 3M Co. (NYSE:MMM) were down Tuesday morning despite the company releasing earnings above analysts' estimates.

3M Earnings Beat Estimates Thanks to Strong Sales

Caterpillar

Merck

The earnings reports coming out of Dow components were positive, but that wasn't enough to overcome pandemic fears.

Dow Jones Doesn't Get Lift From Merck, Caterpillar, and 3M Earnings Beats

"We are bringing capacity on. We are making more N95 respirators than ever, and we'll continue to add some capacity as we go into the end of the year, into next year," 3M CEO Mike Roman told CNBC.

3M is making more N95 masks than ever as global Covid cases rise, CEO says

3M Co. (NYSE: MMM) published its earnings report for the fiscal third quarter on Tuesday that topped Wall Street estimates. The company attributed its hawkish quarterly performance to an increased demand for personal safety products and health equipment.

3M tops analysts' estimates for earnings and revenue in the fiscal third quarter

Advanced Micro Devices

Markets are up in early trading today, even though a congressional stimulus package looks kaput.

Markets Buoy on Durable Goods, Q3 Earnings: MRK, CAT, MMM, AMD

3M (MMM) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 7.05% and -1.71%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2020. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

3M (MMM) Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates

3M's (MMM) third-quarter 2020 results reflect gains from higher sales generation as well as adverse impacts of higher costs and expenses, and taxes.

3M (MMM) Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Fall Y/Y on High Costs

When 3M Co. (NYSE: MMM) released its third-quarter financial results before the markets opened on Tuesday, the company said that it had $2.43 in earnings per share (EPS) and $8.4 billion in revenue.

Are Investors Too Cautious on 3M After Earnings?

Many prominent investors, including Warren Buffett, David Tepper and Stan Druckenmiller, have been cautious regarding the current bull market and missed out as the stock market reached another high in recent weeks. On the other hand, technology hedge funds weren't timid and registered double digit market beating gains. Financials, energy and industrial stocks aren't doing great but many of the stocks that delivered strong returns since March are still going very strong and hedge funds actually increased their positions in these stocks. In this article we will find out how hedge fund sentiment to 3M Company (NYSE:MMM) changed recently.

Were Hedge Funds Right About Souring On 3M Company (MMM)?

3M reported third-quarter results that beat analyst expectations on the back of strong personal-safety and health care equipment sales.

3M earnings top expectations amid strong personal safety equipment sales

U.S. industrial conglomerate 3M Co topped Wall Street estimates for quarterly profit on Tuesday, as the COVID-19 pandemic boosted demand for its healthcare equipment.

3M profit beats estimates on healthcare product boost

Shares of 3M Co. edged up less than 0.1% in premarket trading Tuesday, after the consumer, health care and industrial products company reported third-quarter profit that beat expectations, while sales rose just above forecasts, helped by a surge in health care sales. Net income fell to $1.41 billion, or $2.43 a share, from $1.58 billion, or $2.72 a share, in the year-ago period.

3M's stock ticks up after profit beats expectations, sales rise just above forecasts

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M's third quarter results demonstrated again the strength of the 3M model as the company executed well, served customers, and fought the pandemic.

3M Reports Third-Quarter 2020 Results

SAP SE

Hasbro

SAP, 3M Co, Hasbro and Caterpillar were our top stock trades for Tuesday. Let's have a look at the charts to get an idea on the key levels.

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American Well Corporation

Home Depot

Match Group

NextEra Energy

Netflix

Panasonic Holdings Corp

PayPal

Unilever

Upwork Inc

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Johnson & Johnson

Procter & Gamble

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3M Company's (MMM) Q3 results are anticipated to reflect the impacts of healthy demand for products, growth in the geographical business, buyout gains and the lingering pandemic woes.

3M Company (MMM) to Post Q3 Earnings: Is a Beat in Store?

Chevron

Pfizer

Walmart

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AbbVie

Apollo Global Management

Bank of Nova Scotia

Intel

Simon Property Group

Tractor Supply

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ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #3MVAS--3M launched the new 3M™ Visual Attention Software (VAS) plugin for Adobe® Photoshop®, a “visual spellcheck" to aid designers through powerful AI.

3M Launches New Visual Attention Software Plugin at Adobe MAX 2020 Creativity Conference, Puts “Visual Spellcheck” at Designers' Fingertips

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

PerkinElmer

Stanley Black & Decker

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

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Bet on These 5 Top-Ranked Stocks With Strong Sales Growth

Investors will be keeping a very close eye on 3M's margin performance in the quarter.

The Key Number to Watch in 3M's Earnings

Honeywell

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Industrial giant 3M is muddling through the COVID-19 crisis, but that's just a small part of the cause behind its relatively low price.

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