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

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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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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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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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3M Co. provided Thursday its monthly sales update for April, saying the declines as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic were in line with the trends discussed during the first-quarter earnings call on April 28.

3M April sales falls 11%, with health care the only segment seeing an increase

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Wells Fargo

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Etsy

Gap Inc

Hanesbrands

Honeywell

Ralph Lauren

Under Armour

A number of apparel brands are not only supplementing for the shortage of protective gear but also looking for a survival strategy by selling facial masks and other protective gear.

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CVS Health

Dominion Energy

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Ford Motor Company

Healthcare workers at Seattle’s Virginia Medical Center will be the first to receive respirators built by Ford Motors, which pivoted in March to begin developing personal protective equipment as COVID-19 spread throughout the country.

Seattle healthcare workers to receive first respirators built by Ford and 3M

Activision Blizzard

Beyond Meat

Clorox

Electronic Arts

Kroger

Nintendo

Overstock.com

Peloton

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

Wayfair

Slack

Zoom Video

The coronavirus pandemic has been, to say the least, grim for business. Widespread layoffs and furloughs have prompted about 21% of the US labor force to file for unemployment benefits since mid-March, and economists say the United States is likely already in a recession.

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Innovative Industrial Properties

AT&T

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Breathing equipment will go to healthcare workers on the front line.

3M and Ford's Powered Air-Purifying Respirators Begin to Ship

Approximately 90 paid volunteers from the United Auto Workers union have assembled more than 10,000 of the respirators at a Ford facility near Flat Rock, Michigan.

Ford and 3M begin shipping respirators to frontline health workers fighting coronavirus pandemic

Lakeland Industries

Personal protective equipment such as masks, safety eyewear, and face shields are going to be key to containing the spread of the Coronavirus and re-opening the economy until an effective vaccine is developed. While PPEs could be viewed as relatively small-ticket items, with limited margins.

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MMM stock rose after a strong quarterly report, as it continues to benefit from strong mask and personal protective equipment demand.
The post MMM Stock Is Poised to Grow From Strong Protective Gear Demand appeared first on InvestorPlace.

MMM Stock Is Poised to Grow From Strong Protective Gear Demand

No need to drop your MMM stock shares as 3M is ready and willing to meet the intense demand for N95 respirator masks.
The post Why 3M Remains an Industrial-Sector Powerhouse appeared first on InvestorPlace.

Why 3M Remains an Industrial-Sector Powerhouse

Amazon

Pfizer

With the U.S. importing mass quantities of personal protective equipment, medical gear, COVID-19 tests, and more, a lot of substandard and outright counterfeit gear is landing on our shores.

U.S. Customs Agency Enlists Amazon, Pfizer, 3M in Fight Against Counterfeit Coronavirus Products

3M Co  won an injunction from a federal judge against a New Jersey company it accused of illegally using its trademarks to sell 3M-branded N95 respirator masks at inflated prices to exploit the coronavirus pandemic.

3M wins injunction against mask seller accused of price gouging

Agency says partnership with big companies will curtail imports of suspect masks and test kits.

The Wall Street Journal: ICE partners with Amazon, 3M and Pfizer to identify counterfeit coronavirus gear

Taking a look at one of the most interesting investing propositions in the industrial sector.

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Caterpillar

Fastenal

These three industrial stocks will provide a good look at the shape of the downturn and then the recovery.

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An earnings beat, especially in this environment, is always a positive. However, MMM stock requires fresh catalysts besides N95 respirators for it to move higher in the near term.

3M Tops Estimates But Don’t Expect a Return to $250 Anytime Soon

3M is a great American company firing on all cylinders despite the virus crisis. You can trade MMM stock with confidence and support.

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Chevron

Verizon

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Exxon Mobil

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Disney

Home Depot

Johnson & Johnson

Coca-Cola

McDonald's

Microsoft

NIKE

Walmart

Unlike other downturns, a cloud of both societal and economic overhangs weigh on the markets. For that reason, your best option is to consider investing in stable Dow Jones stocks.

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Industrial conglomerate 3M Co  said on Friday it sued five vendors for allegedly attempting to target government officials with fraudulent offers to sell billions of nonexistent N95 respirators.

3M sues five vendors for attempting to sell nonexistent N95 respirators

During these uncertain times, income-focused investors need to look for companies that are fully committed to preserving their payouts -- and capable of doing so.

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