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3M (MMM) guidance and outlook
3M (MMM) raised its guidance on Oct 20, 2026: EPS $9.10–$9.15 for FY2026; Revenue $3.0M for FY2026; Revenue +3.5% for FY2026; Free cash flow $4.8B for FY2026. 3M's 10-Q filed Oct 20, 2026 makes 5 forward-looking statements, 0 of them new and 0 no longer said since the filing before.
Guidance and outlook
Latest guidance
| Metric | Period | Range | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | FY2026 | $9.10–$9.15 | raised |
| Revenue | FY2026 | $3.0M | reaffirmed |
| Revenue | FY2026 | +3.5% | reaffirmed |
| Free cash flow | FY2026 | $4.8B | reaffirmed |
From the earnings release filed Oct 20, 2026 (8-K on EDGAR).
Forward-looking statements, 10-Q filed Oct 20, 2026
- The Company also continues to actively manage its portfolio through acquisitions and divestitures to maximize value for shareholders. 3M expects to continue returning cash to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
- The Company believes its primary short-term liquidity needs can be met through cash on hand and U.S. commercial paper issuances. 3M expects to have continuous access to the commercial paper market. 3M’s commercial paper program permits the Company to have a maximum of $5 billion outstanding with a maximum maturity of 397 days from date of issuance.
- Balance Sheet: 3M’s strong balance sheet and liquidity provide the Company with significant flexibility to fund its numerous opportunities going forward.
- The Company intends to continue investing in its operations to drive growth, including continual review of acquisition opportunities.
- updated · The Company expects 2026 capital spending to be approximately $1.0 billion as 3M continues to invest in growth, productivity and sustainability.
3M's latest quarter
3M, Q3 2026: revenue $6.6B (+1% year over year), operating margin 23.7%, net earnings $1.4B, operating cash flow $486M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Did 3M raise or lower its guidance?
3M (MMM) raised its guidance on Oct 20, 2026: EPS $9.10–$9.15 for FY2026; Revenue $3.0M for FY2026; Revenue +3.5% for FY2026; Free cash flow $4.8B for FY2026.
What does 3M expect?
The Company expects 2026 capital spending to be approximately $1.0 billion as 3M continues to invest in growth, productivity and sustainability.
Updated Nov 8, 2026. Read automatically from SEC filings and public data; errors are possible. Not investment advice.