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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 (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.
3M (NYSE: MMM) will create a leading fire and safety business by acquiring Madison Fire & Rescue in a joint venture with Bain Capital. 3M will contribute Scott Safety, receive $700M cash at closing and hold 50.1% of the new company; Bain Capital will hold 49.9%.
The acquisition consideration for Madison Fire & Rescue is $1.95B. The transaction is expected to close in second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, and aims to expand product breadth across SCBA, rescue tools, and suppression brands.
3M (NYSE: MMM) on March 16, 2026 announced a U.S. manufacturing expansion for its 3M Expanded Beam Optical (EBO) interconnect technology to meet rising AI data center demand. The plan will more than double production capacity and add advanced equipment and production space to support hyperscalers and suppliers.
3M said EBO has been in mass production and commercially available since late 2024, and the investment aims to improve deployment speed, reliability, and operational efficiency for high-density AI infrastructures.
Scotch-Brite (NYSE: MMM) launched Brite by Scotch-Brite on March 1, 2026, a colorful collection of kitchen cleaning tools that combine bold design with functionality.
Products include scrubbers, palm scrubber, dishwand, refill scrubbers, and Drain & Dry stands, sold at Target, Walmart, and Amazon.
3M (NYSE: MMM) will speak at the J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. William Brown, Chairman and CEO, is scheduled to speak at 8:10 a.m. ET. The event will be webcast live and a replay will be available on 3M's Investor Relations website.
3M (NYSE:MMM) appointed Meagan Linn as Senior Vice President, Government Affairs effective Feb. 16, 2026.
Linn will lead global engagement with the executive branch, policymakers, regulators and industry associations, and she will be responsible for developing business growth through government contracts. Linn has 20 years in public policy, including 12 years at Northrop Grumman and more than 8 years on Capitol Hill.