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3M

Multinational science and technology company

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Headquarters: St Paul, United States
Founded year: 1902
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 60,000+
Industry: Diversified Chemicals

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Latest news about 3M

In short: 3M exceeded 2026 financial expectations and raised its profit outlook, driven by cost controls and growth in AI data center technology.

Company announcements

July 21 3M

3M reports second-quarter 2026 results and raises guidance

Adjusted EPS rose 11% to $2.40, and the company now expects full-year adjusted EPS of $8.80-$8.95.

July 15 3M

3M and Microsoft announce strategic partnership

The partnership focuses on AI data center infrastructure using 3M's EBO technology and enterprise AI transformation.

June 25 3M

3M's fiber optic breakthrough helps power AI's massive buildout

The Expanded Beam Optical technology reduces data center network bring-up timelines from weeks to days, enabling faster AI infrastructure deployment.

June 22 3M

3M launches Ask 3M AI tool for faster access

The digital assistant helps customers evaluate 3M materials, compare options, and solve application challenges using verified expertise across 49 technology platforms.

Media coverage

July 31 axios

AI boom is lifting industrial stocks

The companies that make paint, asphalt and industrial cable are benefiting from data center demand.

July 27 Investing.com

3M stock hits 52-week high at $177.64 By Investing.com

The stock’s performance suggests growing investor confidence and a strong market position for 3M, with the industrial conglomerate commanding a market capitalization of $91.39 billion...

July 25 Seeking Alpha

Earnings scorecard: 16 out of 19 industrial companies deliver EPS wins this week

Industrial stocks lead as LMT, RTX, 3M & HON beat earnings and raise guidance—plus what to watch for BA, UPS & GD next week.

July 25 Seeking Alpha

83% of S&P 500 early reporters top EPS estimates

S&P 500 earnings season roundup: 78 reports show strong EPS/revenue beats, with highlights from 3M, GM, AT&T, Alphabet & IBM.

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