NYSE:MMM

3M Co. (MMM)

180.21
-2.44 (1.34%)
as of Aug 17, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconAug 16, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 2 opinions in the last 12 months.

The recent analysis on 3M Co. (MMM-N) presents a divided opinion among experts. One reviewer expresses optimism about the stock, highlighting the potential improvements under the new CEO who is actively working to turn the company around. This perspective anticipates a positive performance in the upcoming quarter, suggesting a favorable outlook for investors. Conversely, another expert advises taking profits, arguing that despite some clouds clearing, 3M now resembles a lower-growth multi-industrial company. They recommend considering investments in more robust industrial companies, specifically naming Honeywell (HON) as a more structurally sound alternative. This illustrates a notable divergence in sentiment, reflecting caution against complacency in a sector that may have better opportunities elsewhere.

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mixed
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fair value
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BUY
Really nice profile. Good portion of their business is outside of the US. In the event the US$ does weaken, they'll do well.
BUY
Loves their international diversification. More than half their revenues are from outside the US. 3.5% dividend.
DON'T BUY
Very good assets. Trading at 15X next year's estimates. Missed the most recent quarter by 6%. If the market does well, this will do okay but there are better spots you can put your money. 3% yield.
PAST TOP PICK
(Top Pick Jun 07/07 Down 34%) 2/3’rds of business over seas. One of the strongest balance sheets and highest margins in their space. Target depends on economic reoovery.
COMMENT
Very strong management team. Disciplined approach to reinventing their business regularly. Grown its dividends steadily.
DON'T BUY
(Market Call Minute.) A proxy for the US economy. Would wait until the recession bottoms out.
HOLD
Shorting is not for the individual investor.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 2/07. Down 19%.) Great long-term investment. Technologically driven in all of its areas. Latest concerns have to do with LCD pricing, which she thinks is temporary. More than 60% of revenue is outside of North America. Still a Buy.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 2/07. Down 11%.) Disappointing performance. Very well positioned to benefit from Asia growth. While diversified product line. Research innovators. Cheap on any historical multiple basis. High ROE and good balance sheet.
COMMENT
(Market Call Minute.) This, like General Electric, is the US economy. Probably won't go anywhere for the next while.
COMMENT
A terrific company with great global exposure. Close to 65% of its operations are outside of North America. After coming off sharply, it has started to recover.
COMMENT
2 reasons to buy the stock. 1) George Buckley, the CEO is a great manager. 2) Their history of innovations. They continue to produce great products. Hasn't checked the numbers for the multiples yet.
DON'T BUY
Historically it was an excellent company. Had some management issues in the last couple of years, which they replaced. The immediate problem for them is that they are the US economy and as it slides into recession, they can't escape.
SELL
This one is not in an uptrend. Has being going sideways since 2004. Do not own stocks like this.
HOLD
Very solid company. Well-managed. Can't comment on the valuation level, as he hasn't evaluated the company for a number of months. Expect they are having good upside on their earnings with their global holdings.
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