3M CO Earnings Summary — Q3 FY2026

• Delivered record third-quarter earnings of $1.65 per share, an 8.6% increase YoY despite a slight decline in reported net sales.
• Organic local-currency sales grew 2.2% globally, though unfavorable foreign currency translation reduced total sales by 3.1%.
• Operating performance remained robust with margins expanding to 22.4%, and all six business segments reporting margins above 21%.
• Geographically, growth was strongest in Latin America/Canada (+10.5% organic sales) while Asia Pacific remained essentially flat (-0.1%).
• The Health Care segment led organic growth at 4.3%, with notable strength in food safety and health information systems.
• Management updated full-year EPS guidance to a tighter range of $6.27 to $6.35, accounting for new acquisition-related costs.

3M updated its 2012 performance expectations to an EPS range of $6.27 to $6.35 (including $0.03 in acquisition costs). The company expects full-year organic local-currency sales growth of 2% to 2.5%, with currency translation expected to be a 2.5% headwind for the year. Full-year operating margins are targeted between 21.5% and 22%.

Stable

While reported sales were flat, strong organic growth and record profitability in a 'slow-growth economy' demonstrate high operational efficiency and resilience.

3M is navigating a challenging macroeconomic environment by focusing on internal productivity and cost control. The company remains committed to sustainable increases in sales, earnings, and cash flow by leveraging its technological and manufacturing breadth.