3M Co (NYSE:MMM) Retained Earnings

: $47,966 Mil (As of Mar. 2023)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. 3M Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 was $47,966 Mil.

3M Co's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2022 ($48,245 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($47,950 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2022 ($47,950 Mil) to Mar. 2023 ($47,966 Mil).

3M Co's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2020 ($43,821 Mil) to Dec. 2021 ($45,821 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2021 ($45,821 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($47,950 Mil).

3M Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for 3M Co's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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3M Co Annual Data

Trend

Dec13

Dec14

Dec15

Dec16

Dec17

Dec18

Dec19

Dec20

Dec21

Dec22

Retained Earnings

40,636.00

42,135.00

43,821.00

45,821.00

47,950.00

3M Co Quarterly Data
	Jun18	Sep18	Dec18	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23
Retained Earnings																46,056.00	45,269.00	48,245.00	47,950.00	47,966.00

3M Co Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.

3M Co (NYSE:MMM) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.

3M Co (NYSE:MMM) Business Description

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Address

3M Center, St. Paul, MN, USA, 55144

Website

https://www.3m.com

3M is a multinational conglomerate that has operated since 1902, when it was known as Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing. The company is well known for its research and development laboratory and it leverages its science and technology across multiple product categories. As of 2020, 3M is organized into four business segments: safety and industrial, transportation and electronics, healthcare, and consumer. Nearly 50% of the company's revenue comes from outside the Americas, with the safety and industrial segment constituting a plurality of net sales. Many of the company's 60,000-plus products touch and concern a variety of consumers and end markets.

Executives

Suzan Kereere	director	255 FISERV DRIVE, BROOKFIELD WI 53045
Kevin H Rhodes	officer: EVP & Chief Legal Officer	3M COMPANY, 3M CENTER, BLDG 220-09-E-02, ST. PAUL MN 55144-1000
Peter D Gibbons	officer: Group President	2401 UTAH AVENUE SOUTH, SUITE 800, SEATTLE WA 98134
Chavez Rodriguez Beatriz Karina	officer: Senior Vice President	3M COMPANY, 3M CENTER BLDG 220-09-E-02, ST. PAUL MN 55144-1000
Mark W. Murphy	officer: Executive Vice President	ONE ST. JUDE MEDICAL DRIVE, ST. PAUL MN 55117
Zoe L Dickson	officer: Executive Vice President	3M COMPANY, 3M CENTER, BLDG 220 09 E-02, ST. PAUL MN 55144-1000
James R Fitterling	director	2211 H.H. DOW WAY, MIDLAND MI 48674
Jeffrey R Lavers	officer: Executive Vice President	3M COMPANY, 3M CENTER, BLDG 220 09 E-02, ST. PAUL MN 55144-1000
Veena M Lakkundi	officer: Senior Vice President	3M COMPANY, 3M CENTER, BLDG 220 09 E-02, ST. PAUL MN 55144-1000
Monish D Patolawala	officer: Senior VP and CFO	3M COMPANY, 3M CENTER, BLDG 220 09 E-02, ST. PAUL MN 55144-1000
Vinita Lee Piper	other: IVM001	712 WILCREST, SUITE 3020, HOUSTON TX 77042
Pamela Craig	director	C/O ACCENTURE, 161 N CLARK STREET, CHICAGO IL 60601
Ty R Silberhorn	officer: Senior Vice President	3M COMPANY OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL, 3M CENTER, ST PAUL MN 55144-1000
Theresa E Reinseth	officer: Vice President/CAO	3M COMPANY OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL, 3M CENTER, ST PAUL MN 55144-1000
Denise R Rutherford	officer: Senior Vice President	3M COMPANY OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL, 3M CENTER, ST PAUL MN 55144-1000