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.

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.