Core Insights - 3M Company, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a diversified conglomerate with a market cap of $79.2 billion, operating in various segments including Safety and Industrial, Transportation and Electronics, and Consumer [1] Financial Performance - 3M is expected to report a non-GAAP profit of $2.11 per share for Q3, reflecting a 6.6% increase from $1.98 per share in the same quarter last year [2] - For the full fiscal year 2025, adjusted EPS is projected to be $7.95, an 8.9% increase from $7.30 in 2024, with further growth expected in fiscal 2026 to $8.50 per share, a 6.9% year-over-year increase [3] Stock Performance - Over the past 52 weeks, 3M's stock has gained 11.5%, outperforming the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund's 10.2% but underperforming the S&P 500 Index's 13.4% returns [4] - Following the release of Q2 results, despite better-than-expected performance, 3M's stock price fell by 3.7% [5] Guidance and Analyst Ratings - 3M raised its full-year EPS guidance to a range of $7.75 - $8.00 from the previous $7.60 - $7.90, although this was perceived as not meeting investor expectations due to a significant drop in tariff rates [6] - Analysts maintain a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating for 3M, with 10 "Strong Buys," four "Holds," one "Moderate Sell," and two "Strong Sells," and a mean price target of $164 indicating a 10.3% upside potential [7]