3M raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $9.10 to $9.15, noting the use of a new reporting basis. Chairman and CEO William Brown attributed the results to productivity improvements from structural transformation and a stronger pipeline of differentiated technologies, citing these as primary drivers for the updated outlook and long-term margin potential.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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3M Raises 2026 Adjusted EPS Guidance to $9.10 to $9.15
Earnings13 hours ago
The company reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $2.50, surpassing analyst estimates of between $2.38 and $2.39. Adjusted operating margins reached 26.2%, topping the 25.2% forecast, while adjusted sales of $6.6 billion slightly trailed the $6.608 billion consensus. On a GAAP basis, 3M saw EPS rise 70% year-over-year to $2.63, with sales increasing 1.0% to $6.6 billion.
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