3M's Margins Expand Despite Rising Costs: Can the Momentum Sustain?

Key Takeaways 3M's Q2 revenues rose 1.4% to $6.34B, with adjusted EPS up 11.9% year over year to $2.16.Despite cost pressures, 3M's adjusted operating margin rose 290 basis points to 24.5%.MMM raised 2025 EPS guidance to $7.75-$8.00, supported by productivity and restructuring.3M Company (MMM) has been grappling with rising costs and expenses over time. MMM reported an uptick in operating expenses during the second quarter of 2025. The company’s cost of sales rose 2.1% year over year in the quarter, while S ...