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 (MMM) launched the Command DÉCOR Collection, a new line of premium cast metal fixtures that combine design-forward aesthetics with Command Brand's damage-free hanging technology.
The collection features real metal construction, gallery-inspired finishes in Brushed Brass, Light Beige, Matte Black and Chrome, and is intended to turn everyday fixtures into visible design accents. Products include large and small metal hooks, a wall planter with removable insert, a key rail, a wall shelf, and water-resistant towel and robe hooks. Small hooks hold up to 2 pounds, while larger hooks and shelves support up to 5 pounds. All items use adhesive strips that allow secure hanging without nails or tools and can be removed without leaving marks. The line is available at retailers nationwide and online.
3M (MMM) introduced 3M™ Cooling Film, a roof-applied thermal management film designed to keep transportation vehicle cabins cooler and improve operational efficiency.
The film reflects more than 85% of solar radiation and can reduce interior temperatures by up to 10°F, lowering cooling demand without additional energy use. It is engineered to withstand UV exposure, rain and temperature cycling while maintaining high reflectivity. Targeted applications include last-mile delivery fleets, refrigerated trucks and trailers, and passenger rail vehicles. Additional features include a durable, dirt- and chemical-resistant coating, a five-year warranty, and quick professional installation to minimize downtime.
3M (NYSE: MMM) announced that Chairman and CEO William Brown will present at the Morgan Stanley 14th Annual Laguna Conference on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 7:45 a.m. PT. The presentation will be webcast live, with a replay available on 3M's investor relations website at http://investors.3M.com.
3M (NYSE: MMM) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.78 per share on its common stock for the third quarter of 2026. The dividend will be paid on September 11, 2026 to shareholders of record as of August 24, 2026. 3M reports it has paid dividends for more than 100 years without interruption.
3M (NYSE: MMM) reported Q2 2026 GAAP sales of $6.5 billion, up 2.4% year-on-year, with GAAP EPS of $1.78, up 33%, and a GAAP operating margin of 15.1%, down 290 basis points. Adjusted sales were also $6.5 billion, up 5.5%, with 5.4% adjusted organic growth, an adjusted operating margin of 24.9% (up 40 bps), and adjusted EPS of $2.40, up 11%.
According to 3M, Q2 operating cash flow was $1.0 billion and adjusted free cash flow $1.3 billion, while $1.4 billion was returned to shareholders via dividends and buybacks. Full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance was raised from $8.50–$8.70 to $8.80–$8.95, alongside higher adjusted sales growth and margin expansion targets. The company also highlighted new partnerships with Microsoft, Airbus and the Cadillac Formula 1 team, launch of its Ask 3M AI assistant, and noted that guidance does not yet reflect the Madison Fire & Rescue acquisition, which closed July 1, 2026.
3M (NYSE: MMM) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) announced a strategic partnership on July 15, 2026 focused on AI data center infrastructure and enterprise transformation. Microsoft's Azure Cloud and AI Infrastructure will be the first announced hyperscale cloud provider to deploy 3M's Expanded Beam Optical (EBO) technology in its data centers.
3M's EBO uses an expanded beam interface instead of traditional direct-contact connectors, aiming to make fiber connections faster to install, more contamination-tolerant and easier to maintain, with early use showing potential to shorten deployment timelines and maintain strong signal performance. 3M is scaling EBO production and helped establish an industry Multi-Source Agreement to support standardization. In parallel, 3M will adopt Microsoft's AI and digital platforms across functions such as customer service, finance, sales and marketing, including AI agent-driven workflows for order management and credit assessment to reduce manual work, enhance process speed and consistency, and support scalable, auditable operations.
Scotch Brand (NYSE: MMM) introduced Scotch Kids Tape, a new kid-friendly tape collection designed for children ages four and up. The product aims to support hands-on creativity, crafting and building projects as a low-mess alternative to glue, giving kids their own tools for offline, imaginative making.
3M (NYSE: MMM) announced an upcoming investor event: its second-quarter 2026 earnings conference call.
The call will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 8 a.m. CT, with a live webcast and replay available on 3M's investor relations website.
3M (NYSE:MMM) and Discovery Education named 10 finalists for the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge, a national middle school STEM competition now in its 19th year.
Finalists, aged 11–14, receive summer mentorships with 3M scientists and will compete October 12–13 for a $25,000 grand prize and the title of "America's Top Young Scientist."
3M (NYSE:MMM) and Discovery Education announced the 37 State Merit Winners and four Honorable Mentions for the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge, a national middle school STEM competition recognizing student innovations in areas such as robotics, safety, AR/VR, home improvement, automotive and climate technology.
The challenge invites U.S. students in grades 5–8 to submit videos explaining original solutions to everyday problems, judged on creativity, scientific knowledge and communication. Winners receive recognition on the Young Scientist Challenge website and prize packs, and join a long-running program that has inspired America’s Top Young Scientists.