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3M Company reports recurring developments across its science-based industrial, transportation and electronics, and consumer businesses. Company updates commonly cover quarterly results, guidance, margins, cash flow, portfolio reshaping, transformation costs, PFAS and litigation-related items, and capital-structure activity.
News also includes product and capacity updates tied to 3M technologies and brands, including 3M Expanded Beam Optical interconnect solutions for data centers and Scotch-Brite consumer cleaning products. Other recurring themes include investor events, board and leadership appointments, government affairs, and manufacturing investments linked to the company's global operations.
3M and the Cadillac Formula 1 Team (NYSE:GM) announced a multi-year global partnership, naming 3M the team’s Official Material Science Partner. The collaboration targets car development, on-track performance and operational efficiency.
Focus areas include lightweight materials, bonding, surface prep, manufacturing optimization, lab testing and real-time trackside support, with potential to speed innovation for next-generation road vehicles and boost 3M’s global brand visibility.
3M (NYSE:MMM) and Airbus have signed a long-term supply agreement for the Airbus A220, focused on advanced thermal and acoustic insulation solutions for the cabin.
The collaboration aims to improve passenger comfort by reducing engine and airframe noise and to support aircraft operational performance.
3M (NYSE:MMM) launched Ask 3M, an AI-powered digital assistant that gives industrial customers self-service access to 3M technical expertise at ask.3m.com. The tool currently focuses on industrial adhesives and tapes, helping users evaluate 3M materials, compare options and solve application challenges.
Ask 3M uses conversational AI grounded in verified 3M documentation and expertise across 49 technology platforms, links product suggestions to authorized distributors, and lets users download source documents within the chat, aiming to streamline product discovery and technical problem-solving.
3M (NYSE: MMM) elected Jennifer W. Rumsey, Chair and CEO of Cummins, to its Board of Directors, effective June 5, 2026.
She will also join the Board’s Science, Technology and Sustainability Committee, adding global industrial technology and innovation leadership experience to 3M’s governance.
3M (NYSE: MMM) announced that Chairman and CEO William Brown will speak at the Wells Fargo Industrials & Materials Conference on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 8:45 a.m. CT.
The presentation will be webcast live, with a replay available on 3M's investor relations website.
3M (NYSE:MMM) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.78 per share on its common stock for the second quarter of 2026.
The dividend is payable on June 12, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 22, 2026. 3M reports paying uninterrupted dividends for over 100 years.
At the May 12, 2026 annual meeting, 3M (NYSE:MMM) shareholders preliminarily approved all company-recommended proposals. Investors elected 10 directors to one-year terms, ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as 2026 independent auditor, and supported, on an advisory basis, the company’s executive compensation. Final voting results will be filed on Form 8-K.
3M (NYSE:MMM) joined a new multi-source agreement (MSA) with leading tech companies to develop open, interoperable specifications for expanded beam optical (EBO) connectivity in AI data centers.
The coalition aims to standardize EBO connector solutions, improve reliability, and accelerate large-scale AI infrastructure deployment. An initial technical working group has begun developing the first connector specification, and MSA membership remains open.
3M (NYSE: MMM) reported Q1 2026 results: GAAP sales $6.0B (+1.3%), GAAP EPS $1.23 (down 40% YoY) and GAAP operating margin 23.2% (up 230 bps). Adjusted results show adjusted sales $6.0B (+3.9%), adjusted EPS $2.14 (+14%), and adjusted margin 23.8% (+30 bps).
Cash from operations was $0.6B with adjusted free cash flow $0.5B. 3M returned $2.4B to shareholders and reiterated full-year 2026 guidance: adjusted EPS $8.50–$8.70 and adjusted sales growth ~4%.
3M (NYSE: MMM) will hold its first-quarter 2026 earnings conference call on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. CT. The event will be webcast live, with a replay available on 3M's Investor Relations website for later access.