MMMIndustrials · ConglomeratesThe 19 Wall Street analysts covering 3M Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $190 — +15.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 87 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores 3M Co. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (95): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Value (41): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.
Size (3): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on MMM, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +15.5% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 7 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $205 → $185 |
| 25 Sept 2026 | Bernstein | Upgrade | Market Perform | — |
| 25 Sept 2026 | Bernstein | Upgrade | Market Perform | $145 → $171 |
| 25 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Initiates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 25 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Initiates | Equal-Weight | $195 |
| 23 July 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | $160 → $180 |
| 23 July 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 22 July 2026 | Bernstein | Maintains | Underperform | $140 → $145 |
| 22 July 2026 | Bernstein | Maintains | Underperform | — |
| 22 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 22 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $166 → $183 |
| 22 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Underperform | $123 → $132 |
| 22 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Underperform | — |
| 22 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 22 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $190 → $218 |
| 17 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 17 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Upgrade | Overweight | $178 → $180 |
| 16 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Underperform | $133 → $123 |
| 16 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Underperform | — |
| 10 June 2026 | Bernstein | Initiates | Underperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. MMM appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, 3M Co. returned +9.8% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 26% of US stocks
Cheaper than 36% of US stocks
Cheaper than 3% of US stocks
Cheaper than 25% of US stocks
Higher than 33% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US stocks
Higher than 51% of US stocks
Higher than 79% of US stocks
Higher than 73% of US stocks
Higher than 95% of US stocks
Higher than 90% of US stocks
Higher than 78% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
3M Co. has a market value of $83.9B and an enterprise value of $91.9B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $25.2B. The latest quarter grew 2.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $3.0B, a 12.0% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $5.63.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $4.0B, after $826.0M of capital spending.
3M Co. spent $4.0B on share buybacks and $1.6B on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 28.9×; forward P/E: 16.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.92%, paying out 54% of earnings.
3M Co. employs 60,500 people — $416K of revenue per employee.
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The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| MMM3M Co. | $83.9B | 87 |
| HONHoneywell International, Inc. | $65.8B | 71 |
| VMIValmont Industries, Inc. | $9.2B | 77 |
| GHCGraham Holdings Co. | $5.2B | 31 |
| HWMHowmet Aerospace, Inc.* | $87.2B | 72 |
| WMWaste Management, Inc.* | $86.9B | 83 |
| VRTVertiv Holdings Co.* | $85.2B | 79 |
* Nearest Industrials names by size — few conglomerates companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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3M Company is scheduled to report third-quarter earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The headline says analysts revised forecasts ahead of the earnings call.
Why it matters — MMM watchers may note the upcoming earnings release and analyst forecast revisions as the company prepares to report results.
A headline reports that 13-year-old Raji Doshi was named America's Top Young Scientist for inventing an algae-aragonite alkalinity system intended to reduce CO2-driven ocean acidification.
Why it matters — The item concerns a science competition and an ocean-acidification invention, but the provided text does not describe a direct connection to 3M.
The Motley Fool reports that 3M is beginning to see benefits from its prolonged restructuring effort, with revenue growth accelerating.
Why it matters — The report indicates the restructuring changes are starting to show results in 3M’s revenue growth.
The article examines six stocks with high dividend yields and argues that their payout ratios raise questions about whether those dividends can be sustained. The provided excerpt does not identify the stocks or give details specific to 3M.
Why it matters — The headline concerns dividend sustainability, a topic relevant to MMM watchers, but the excerpt does not establish whether 3M is among the six stocks discussed.
3M's margins have improved through restructuring, productivity gains and AI-driven transformation. Rising tariffs, oil prices and other costs threaten to disrupt that momentum.
Why it matters — MMM watchers will want to track whether operational improvements can offset the rising cost pressures.
The 19 Wall Street analysts covering 3M Co. have a median 12-month price target of $190, with estimates ranging from $120 to $218. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 19 analysts covering 3M Co., 9 rate it a Buy, 8 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks 3M Co. 87 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, 3M Co. ranks 87 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (95 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 19 analysts implies +15.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks 3M Co. 87 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering 3M Co. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for MMM are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $120 to $218 over the next 12 months.
3M Co. returned +9.8% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
3M Company is a diversified industrial and consumer products company that develops and markets a broad portfolio of materials-science solutions. Its current business centers on three segments: Safety & Industrial, Transportation & Electronics, and Consumer.
The most recent item we track (Benzinga, 14 Oct 2026): "3M Likely To Report Higher Q3 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call". 3M Company is scheduled to report third-quarter earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The headline says analysts revised forecasts ahead of the earnings call.
3M Company is a diversified industrial and consumer products company that develops and markets a broad portfolio of materials-science solutions. Its current business centers on three segments: Safety & Industrial, Transportation & Electronics, and Consumer. The company supplies products used in manufacturing, construction, automotive, electronics, workplace safety, home improvement, and everyday household applications. Its offerings include adhesives, tapes, abrasives, filtration products, personal protective equipment, electrical and electronic materials, automotive care items, and well-known consumer brands such as Scotch, Post-it, and Command. 3M serves businesses, institutions, and consumers through direct sales, distributors, retailers, and digital channels across global markets. Headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, 3M remains a major participant in industrial innovation, applying scientific and engineering expertise to products that support productivity, protection, and convenience across multiple end markets.
CEO Mr. William M. Brown · 60,500 employees · United States · https://www.3m.com
