Skip to main content
MMM3M CompanySell5.0·$157.86-0.03%
Open full analysis

3M Company (MMM) Stock Analysis

Momentum Cont setup

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5High Confidence

Industrials · Conglomerates

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $157.86 — A.R:R is negative (-0.4) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Leverage penalty (D/E 4.0): -1.5.

Company was incorporated in 1929 under the laws of the State of Delaware to continue operations begun in 1902. The Company's ticker symbol is MMM. As used herein, the term "3M" or "Company" includes 3M Company and its subsidiaries unless the context indicates otherwise. In this... Read more

$157.86+0.9% A.UpsideScore 5.0/10#7 of 9 Conglomerates
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield2.81%
IncomeYield1.97%(5y avg 3.88%)Payout57.23%sustainable
Stop $150.46Target $159.75(resistance)A.R:R -0.4:1
Analyst target$169.91+7.6%18 analysts
$159.75our TP
$157.86price
$169.91mean
$120
$209

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $157.86 — A.R:R is negative (-0.4) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Leverage penalty (D/E 4.0): -1.5. Chart setup: Trend continuation, RSI 67, MACD bullish. Score 5.0/10, high confidence.

Passes 6/9 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, news events none recent, earnings proximity 37d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

news + 30-day 8-K events · 5-min refresh

Recent developments

updated 2026-06-13

Recent Developments — 3M Company

Material events (past 30 days)

  • 8K Jun 8, 2026 MEDIUM Item 5.02: . Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On June 5, 2026, the 3M Company ("3M") Board of Directors ("Board") elected Jennifer W. Rumsey to 3M's Board and appointed Ms.

Generated 2026-06-15T18:11:46Z.

TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Tue, Jul 21, 202637d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Positive momentum
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Leverage penalty (D/E 4.0): -1.5
Weak overall score: 5.0/10

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)30.5
P/E (Fwd)16.8
Mkt Cap$82.6B
EV/EBITDA14.4
Profit Mgn11.1%
ROE71.5%
Rev Growth1.3%
Beta1.09
Dividend1.97%
Rating analysts23

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C1.06bearish
IV46%normal
Max Pain$65-58.8% vs spot

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-06-08Item 5.02MEDIUM
    . Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On June 5, 2026, the 3M Company ("3M") Board of Directors ("Board") elected Jennifer W. Rumsey to 3M's Board and appointed Ms.
    SEC filing →

Model-generated analysis — not investment advice. Not a registered investment advisor. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Show full disclosure ▾

About TrendMatrix. TrendMatrix is a publisher of general securities research and market commentary. We publish on a regular schedule. All content is the same for every subscriber in a tier — we do not provide personalized investment advice and we do not take into account any individual subscriber's financial situation, investment objectives, risk tolerance, tax situation, or holdings.

Not investment advice. TrendMatrix is not a registered investment adviser. Our content is for informational and educational purposes only. Consult your own licensed investment adviser, broker, or tax professional before making any investment decision.

Conflicts and positions. The TrendMatrix editorial team frequently holds personal long-term positions in securities discussed. We disclose positions held at the time of publication on each piece. We maintain a trading-window policy: we do not initiate or close positions in the same direction as a TrendMatrix publication within 24 hours before or 72 hours after publication.

No paid promotion. TrendMatrix does not accept payment from any issuer, broker, or third party in exchange for coverage of any security. Our sole compensation is subscription revenue.

No fiduciary duty. No fiduciary, advisory, or agency relationship is created between you and TrendMatrix by reading our content or subscribing to our service.

Performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Performance figures reflect the published model only and do not reflect any individual subscriber's actual results.

Methodology · Editorial policy & full disclaimer

Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Growth below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Earnings Growth
0.0
Revenue Growth
2.8
GatesA.R:R -0.4=NEGATIVEDeath cross (50MA < 200MA)Executive change: officer departure/appointmentMomentum 7.5>=5.5Insider activity: OKNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 37d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARMomentum ContSuitability: Moderate
RSI
67 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $143.64Resistance $163.01

Price Targets

$150
$160
A.Upside+1.2%
A.R:R-0.4:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-3.4% upside)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-21 (37d)

Verdict History

reverse chrono — latest first
Loading history...
Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MMM stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $157.86 — A.R:R is negative (-0.4) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Leverage penalty (D/E 4.0): -1.5. Chart setup: Trend continuation, RSI 67, MACD bullish. Prior stop was $150.46. Score 5.0/10, high confidence.

What is the MMM stock price target?

Take-profit target: $159.75 (+0.9% upside). Prior stop was $150.46. Stop-loss: $150.46.

What are the risks of investing in MMM?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Leverage penalty (D/E 4.0): -1.5; Weak overall score: 5.0/10.

Is MMM overvalued or undervalued?

3M Company trades at a P/E of 30.5 (forward 16.8). TrendMatrix value score: 5.3/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about MMM?

23 analysts cover MMM with a consensus score of 3.7/5. Average price target: $170.

What does 3M Company do?Company was incorporated in 1929 under the laws of the State of Delaware to continue operations begun in 1902. The...

Company was incorporated in 1929 under the laws of the State of Delaware to continue operations begun in 1902. The Company's ticker symbol is MMM. As used herein, the term "3M" or "Company" includes 3M Company and its subsidiaries unless the context indicates otherwise. In this document, for any references to Note 1 through Note 20, refer to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8.

Related stocks: VMI (Valmont Industries, Inc.) · HON (Honeywell International Inc.) · LTM (LATAM Airlines Group S.A.) · MLI (Mueller Industries, Inc.) · AER (AerCap Holdings N.V.)
Home Stocks MMM

Latest news

Latest News

Insider Monkey56d agoAnalyst
MarketBeat63d agoEarnings
MSN60d agoEarnings
Yahoo Finance60d agoRestructuring
GuruFocus56d agoEarnings
StockStory57d agoEarnings
The Globe and Mail57d agoEarnings
TradingView57d agoEarnings
Benzinga5d ago
Benzinga19d agoLegal
Benzinga27d ago
Benzinga34d agoProduct
Benzinga41d ago
Benzinga42d ago
Benzinga42d ago
Benzinga54d agoAnalyst
Benzinga54d ago
Benzinga55d ago
Benzinga55d ago
Benzinga55d agoEarnings
Loading more...