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3M vs Becton Dickinson: MMM and BDX compared
3M is the larger company: $6.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $5.0B for Becton Dickinson (Q3 FY26). Becton Dickinson is growing faster (+5% against +1% a year earlier). 3M is more profitable, with an operating margin of 23.7% against 13.3%.
Where the money goes: MMM and BDX
3M (MMM) · Q3 2026
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.
Becton Dickinson (BDX) · Q3 FY26
Becton Dickinson, Q3 FY26: revenue $5.0B (+5% year over year), operating margin 13.3%, net earnings $377M, operating cash flow $776M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| 3M (MMM) | Becton Dickinson (BDX) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 FY26 |
| Revenue | $6.6B | $5.0B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +1% | +5% |
| Operating margin | 23.7% | 13.3% |
| Net earnings | $1.4B | $377M |
| Net margin | 20.9% | 7.6% |
| Operating cash flow | $486M | $776M |
| Free cash flow | $230M | $633M |
| Market value | $98.1B | $58.8B |
| P/E | 28.0× | 34.2× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $194.51 | $195.57 |
Questions
Which is bigger, 3M or Becton Dickinson?
3M is the larger company: $6.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $5.0B for Becton Dickinson (Q3 FY26).
Is 3M or Becton Dickinson growing faster?
Becton Dickinson is growing faster (+5% against +1% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, 3M or Becton Dickinson?
3M is more profitable, with an operating margin of 23.7% against 13.3%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 20, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.