Summary Points:
- 3M Company (MMM, Financial) reports a successful Q2 2025 with adjusted earnings per share rising 12% to $2.16.
- The average one-year price target based on analysts' estimates suggests a slight upside of 1.94%.
- Despite positive short-term performance, GuruFocus estimates indicate a potential long-term downside based on GF Value estimates.
3M Company (MMM) has delivered impressive financial results for the second quarter of 2025, announcing an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) growth of 12% to $2.16, which exceeded analysts' expectations. The company's performance was bolstered by a significant 290 basis point rise in operating margins and a strong cash flow of $1.3 billion. Building on this momentum, 3M introduced 64 new products, signaling a commitment to growth and innovation. In light of these results, the company has revised its earnings guidance upwards for the full year.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
According to the latest projections from 15 Wall Street analysts, the average one-year price target for 3M Company (MMM, Financial) stands at $155.13. The range of these estimates varies with a high target of $184.00 and a low of $102.34. At the current trading price of $152.17, the average target suggests a modest upside potential of 1.94%. For a more comprehensive analysis, visit the 3M Co (MMM) Forecast page.
The consensus among 19 brokerage firms has resulted in an average recommendation score of 2.3 for 3M Co (MMM, Financial), classifying the stock as "Outperform." This score is determined on a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 is equivalent to a Strong Buy and 5 indicates a Sell recommendation.
From a valuation perspective, GuruFocus's GF Value metric estimates the one-year fair value of 3M Co (MMM, Financial) at $78.88, which reflects a potential downside of 48.16% compared to its current market price of $152.17. The GF Value is an assessment of the stock's fair market value based on historical trading multiples, historical business growth, and projected business performance. Investors interested in a deeper dive into this valuation can access additional information on the 3M Co (MMM) Summary page.
