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3M CoXSWX:MMM +0.72%50 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF4.48 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MMM with a GF Score™ of 50/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Conglomerates companies, 3M Co ranks worse than 51.96% on this metric.
3M Co's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF1.43.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF4.50.
3M Co's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF1.92.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF6.80.
During the past 12 months, 3M Co's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 11.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 6.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -5.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -1.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, 3M Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 68.30% per year. The lowest was -16.50% per year. And the median was 7.00% per year.
3M Co (XSWX:MMM) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
3M Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
3M Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for 3M Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
XSWX:MMM vs HON, VMI, SEB: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, 3M Co's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
3M Co PE Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, 3M Co's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where 3M Co's PE Ratio falls into.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
3M Co's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF4.48
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF4.48 mean?
3M Co (XSWX:MMM) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF4.48 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on 3M Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, 3M Co ranks #225 out of 433 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is 3M Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
3M Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF4.48. Based on the distribution chart, 3M Co ranks #225 out of 433 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, 3M Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 3M Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to HON and VMI?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, 3M Co ranks #225 out of 433 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places 3M Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.90. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Conglomerates company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Conglomerates companies is 7.90, based on 433 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on 3M Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 3M Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF4.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 3M Co stock overvalued right now?
3M Co (XSWX:MMM) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF4.48. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF4.48. 3M Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For 3M Co (XSWX:MMM), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF4.48 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
3M, a multinational conglomerate founded in 1902, sells tens of thousands of products ranging from sponges to respirators. The firm is well known for its extensive research and development capabilities, and it is a pioneer in inventing new use cases for its proprietary technologies. 3M is organized across three business segments: safety and industrial (representing around 44% of revenue), transportation and electronics (36%), and consumer (20%). The firm recently spun off its healthcare business, now known as Solventum. Nearly half of 3M's revenue comes from outside the Americas.
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