3M Delivers Strong Third-Quarter Results; Increases Full-Year Margin and EPS Guidance

Core Insights - 3M reported strong third-quarter results for 2025, highlighting a focus on organic growth and operational performance improvements [2][3][6] Financial Performance - GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $1.55, while adjusted EPS was $2.19, reflecting a 10% year-on-year increase [3][4][6] - Net sales reached $6.5 billion, up 3.5% year-on-year, with organic sales growth of 2.6% [5][6][7] - Adjusted operating income margin improved to 24.7%, an increase of 170 basis points year-on-year [4][6] - Operating cash flow was $1.8 billion, with adjusted free cash flow of $1.3 billion [6][12] Guidance and Outlook - The company raised its full-year 2025 adjusted EPS guidance from a range of $7.75 - $8.00 to $7.95 - $8.05 [6][9][13] - Adjusted total sales growth is projected to exceed 2.5%, with adjusted organic sales growth expected to be over 2% [13] Shareholder Returns - 3M returned $0.9 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases [7]