Summary by Futu AI
On July 26, 2024, 3M Company reported its second-quarter financial results, revealing a slight decrease in sales to $6.3 billion, down 0.5% year-over-year. However, the company saw an increase in GAAP EPS from continuing operations by 117% to $2.17 and a 39% rise in adjusted EPS from continuing operations to $1.93. Organic growth was up 1.2% YoY, and the company generated robust operating cash flow of $1.0 billion, with adjusted free cash flow reaching $1.2 billion. 3M also updated its full-year 2024 adjusted EPS guidance, raising the lower end from $6.80 to $7.00, with the upper end remaining at $7.30. CEO William Brown highlighted the company's strong quarter, driven by double-digit adjusted earnings growth and robust cash generation. 3M's focus remains on driving sustained organic revenue growth, increasing operational performance, and effectively deploying capital. The company returned $786 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Additionally, 3M's common stock is traded on multiple exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol MMM.
