Here Is My Top Blue Chip Stock to Buy Now
3M (MMM -1.17%) recently reported first-quarter earnings and demonstrated that it's making underlying progress that significantly raises the upside potential for the stock upon a resolution to the trade conflict. As such, the risk/reward calculation has moved in favor of buying stock in the multi-industry company, and it looks like a great buy right now.
3M beats first-quarter estimates, flags potential tariff hit on 2025 profit
Minnesota-based 3M now expects a potential tariff-related hit of 20 cents to 40 cents per share on its 2025 adjusted profit forecast of $7.60 to $7.90.
MMM's Q1 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Decrease Y/Y
3M reports adjusted revenue growth of 0.8% year over year in its first-quarter 2025 results.
3M Stock Soars as Profit, Sales Top Estimates
3M (MMM) shares jumped 7.5% Tuesday as the multinational manufacturing conglomerate posted better-than-expected results and explained how the Trump administration tariffs may impact future performance.
3M (MMM) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
The headline numbers for 3M (MMM) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
3M warns tariffs could cut into 2025 profit
3M Co (NYSE:MMM) reported better-than-expected earnings for the first quarter of 2025 on Tuesday, driven by organic growth and margin expansion, but warned that new tariffs could shave as much as $0.40 off its full-year profit. The industrial conglomerate, known for products ranging from adhesives to safety equipment, said adjusted earnings per share rose 10% year-over-year to $1.88, while total revenue came in at $6.0 billion, down 1% from the same period last year.
3M Beats Earnings Estimates and Quantifies Tariff Headwind
3M maintains its 2025 forecast for earnings of $7.60 to $7.90 a share, but includes a tariff impact of 20 cents to 40 cents.
3M Reports First-Quarter 2025 Results
GAAP sales of $6.0 billion , down 1.0% YoY; operating margin 20.9%, up 180 bps YoY; EPS of $2.04, up 61% YoY Adjusted sales of $5.8 billion with organic growth of 1.5% YoY Adjusted operating margin of 23.5%, up 220 bps YoY Adjusted EPS of $1.88, up 10% YoY Operating cash flow of $(0.1) billion with adjusted free cash flow of $0.5 billion Updated 2025 guidance and providing tariff sensitivity ST. PAUL, Minn.
Should Dividend Stock Investors Buy 3M Stock?
3M (MMM -0.24%) has manufacturing facilities around the world, which gives it flexibility despite rising trade barriers.
3M Company: Cautious Sales Environment, Settlements Weigh On Cash Flow (Rating Downgrade)
3M is going to report the company's Q1 results. Wall Street still expects subdued revenue growth, whereas 3M's restructuring should benefit profitability. 3M's expensive PFAS and earplug lawsuit settlements weigh significantly on the company's cash flow. As MMM stock has risen, the valuation now stands unattractive. I estimate 28% downside to a fair value of $94.4.
Should You Buy, Sell or Hold 3M Stock Before Q1 Earnings?
As MMM gears up to report first-quarter earnings, let us find out how the expectations stack up and whether it is the right time to buy, hold or sell the stock.
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