NYSE:MMM

3M Co. (MMM)

169.59
-1.17 (0.69%)
as of Jul 23, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconJul 23, 2026, 12:00 am

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

The recent reviews on 3M Co. (MMM-N) present a divided perspective on its outlook. One expert points out optimism surrounding the company's new CEO, suggesting a turnaround that could potentially enhance stock performance ahead of the upcoming earnings report. This indicates a belief in the company's ability to recover and grow. Conversely, another review advises taking profits, implying that while the stock may have cleared some obstacles, it now represents a lower-growth opportunity within the multi-industrial sector. This critic favors investing in more robust industrial alternatives like Honeywell or the various components of the former United Technologies, hinting at a belief that there are better prospects elsewhere. Therefore, the consensus reflects a cautious view on 3M’s growth trajectory, suggesting a wait-and-see approach as investors analyze the company’s future performance against its competitors in the industry.

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mixed
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fair
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DON'T BUY
It echos the US economy. If you think the US is heading for a recession, you don't want to buy it. He wouldn't buy it right now.
DON'T BUY
This is the quintessential play on the US economy. If the US economy is slowing down in the next couple of quarters, earnings growth will be impacted negatively.
TOP PICK
Great way to get exposure in Brazil, Russia, India and China with the comfort and security of having a US company with their accounting standards. Great way to play a weakening US$.
BUY
Has been a better stock than GE (GE-N) as a proxy for the US economy.
TOP PICK
value investing in action. They've had a miserable 2006, a good entry point. They sell 2/3'd of their product outside the states, so the State's dollar isn't as big a factor, highest margins in Asia. Huge buyback program. This stock is selling at a very steep discount to it's intrinsic value.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick June 19/06. Up 11%.) Derives more than 60% of its revenues and earnings outside of North America. Known for its innovations. Well diversified in products.
HOLD
Fully valued. Prefers to buy companies when they're dirt-cheap. When the price comes down, that is the time to take a hard look at it.
BUY
Historically at one of its lowest multiples. Participates in global growth. Some very unique products.
DON'T BUY
This is a proxy on the US economy. Had problems with profitability as well as some turnover in management. Would prefer General Electric (GE-N).
COMMENT
Most recent purchase in high-end consumer buying. 80% of their revenues are foreign. We'll probably go sideways for a while until they start to pick up the margins again.
BUY
Considered a proxy for the US economy, but they are a global company. Stock price is pretty reasonable right now. A good, core US holding.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Sept 22/06. No change.) Got whacked on its recent earnings announcement. Quite a messy quarter. Still feels it's a great way to get international diversification with the safety of a New York listing.
HOLD
This is considered as a proxy for the US economy because it isn't so many sectors. Is less concerned about the US economy that he was in November. 3M should continue to plod along.
DON'T BUY
Long-term prospects are not as rosy as he would like. Under the last CEO, the company was starved for R&D but were more focused on current margins rather than long-term sales. Huge producer of glass and flat screen TV's and there is concern about growing competition.
TOP PICK
Technologically very innovative. 60% of its revenues and cash flow come from outside of North America. Trading well below its average P/E of the last 10 years. Strong earnings growth.
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