3M (NYSE: $MMM) Delivers Strong Third-Quarter Results

3M (NYSE: MMM) Delivers Strong Third-Quarter Results; Increases Full-Year Margin and EPS Guidance.

GAAP sales of $6.5 billion , up 3.5%; operating margin 22.2%, up 130 bps; EPS of $1.55, down 38%, all YoY
Adjusted sales of $6.3 billion with organic growth of 3.2% YoY
Adjusted operating margin of 24.7%, up 170 bps YoY
Adjusted EPS of $2.19, up 10% YoY
Operating cash flow of $1.8 billion with adjusted free cash flow of $1.3 billion
2025 adjusted EPS guidance increased from $7.75 - $8.00 to $7.95 - $8.05

Technically, MMM stock is gearing for a move to break the key resistant point of $172, a break above the ceiling of that point could spark a bullish continuation pattern. With the RSI at 72, the stock might consolidate before picking liquidity up.

About MMM
3M Company provides diversified technology services in the Americas, the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Safety and Industrial, Transportation and Electronics, and Consumer.