Earnings Preview: What To Expect From 3M's Report

Company Overview - 3M Company, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, has a market cap of $86 billion and operates as a diversified global technology company, providing a variety of products and solutions across Safety and Industrial, Transportation and Electronics, and Consumer segments [1] Financial Performance - 3M is expected to announce its fiscal Q4 2025 results soon, with analysts predicting an adjusted EPS of $1.83, reflecting an 8.9% increase from $1.68 in the same quarter last year [2] - For fiscal 2025, analysts forecast an adjusted EPS of $8.06, which represents a 10.4% increase from $7.30 in fiscal 2024 [3] Stock Performance - Over the past 52 weeks, 3M's shares have increased by 27.4%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index's gain of 16.5% and the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund's increase of 17.8% [4] - On October 21, shares surged by 7.7% after the company raised its 2025 adjusted EPS forecast to a range of $7.95 - $8.05, attributed to a focus on higher-margin products and improved cost controls [5] Recent Developments - In Q3 2025, 3M reported an adjusted EPS of $2.19 and revenue of $6.32 billion, exceeding expectations, alongside 70 new product launches and a target of 250 by year-end [5] - The company achieved a 22.8% reduction in selling, general, and administrative expenses [5] Analyst Sentiment - The consensus rating for 3M stock is "Moderate Buy," with 16 analysts providing insights: nine "Strong Buys," six "Holds," and one "Strong Sell," indicating a slight decrease in bullish sentiment compared to three months ago [6] - The average analyst price target for 3M is $177.40, suggesting a potential upside of 9.5% from current levels [6]