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An operating expense is an expense a business incurs through its normal business operations. Often abbreviated as OPEX.

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Year over year growth in Revenue and Operating Expenses.

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Shares outstanding refer to a company's stock currently held by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company's officers and insiders.

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Market Cap

Also known as Price/Sales Ratio. Calculated using Average market cap for the quarter / Annualized quarterly revenue.

Revenue Multiple

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Scotch Tape is a brand name used for pressure-sensitive tapes manufactured by 3M as part of the company's Scotch brand. Their magnetic recording tape products were also sold under the Scotch brand.

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3M Co. is a technology company, which manufactures industrial, safety, and consumer products. It operates through the following segments: Safety and Industrial, Transportation and Electronics, Health Care, Consumer, and Corporate and Unallocated. The Safety and Industrial segment consists of personal safety, industrial adhesives and tapes, abrasives, closure and masking systems, electrical markets, automotive aftermarket, and roofing granules. The Transportation and Electronics segment includes electronics, automotive and aerospace, commercial solutions, advanced materials, and transportation safety. The Health Care segment offers medical and surgical supplies, skin health and infection prevention products, oral care solutions, separation and purification sciences, health information systems, inhalation and transdermal drug delivery systems, and food safety products. The Consumer segment covers consumer healthcare, home care, home improvement, and stationery and office products, such as consumer bandages, braces, supports, respirators, cleaning products, retail abrasives, picture hanging, and consumer air quality solutions. The Corporate and Unallocated segment refers to special items and other corporate expense-net. The company was founded by Henry S. Bryan, Hermon W. Cable, John Dwan, William A. McGonagle, and J. Danley Budd in 1902 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

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3M reports Q4 decline, focuses on innovation and cost efficiencies

3M's Q4 2022 performance saw declines in total sales but strong cost controls and inventory improvements, positioning the company for a focused 2023 outlook.
Despite challenges from inflation and market headwinds, 3M remains resilient through innovation, pricing actions, and strategic restructuring efforts.
Opportunities lie in consumer business improvements, market monitoring for pricing adjustments, and leveraging innovation to navigate industry shifts and drive growth.

3M plans workforce reduction and restructuring to drive growth

3M is taking strategic actions to improve performance through cost reduction and restructuring efforts. Despite challenges in certain markets, the company remains focused on high-growth opportunities and margin expansion post-restructuring. Leadership changes and a healthcare spin-off are part of 3M's growth strategies moving forward.

3M reports Q2 earnings in line with guidance, focuses on strategic priorities

3M navigated challenges with mixed performance but focused on strategic priorities. Confidence in pricing strategy and progress in restructuring and supply chain. Expectations for improvements in inflationary headwinds and Health Care business outlook.

3M reports solid Q3 earnings, eyes electronics market stabilization

3M delivered a solid performance in Q3, navigating challenges in consumer and electronics markets while capitalizing on strengths in automotive OEM business and Health Care segment progress. The company remains focused on proactive cost control, margin improvement, and cash conversion, with a positive outlook on the electronics market stabilization and potential growth in 2024.

3M reports robust Q4 performance and outlines strategic 2024 outlook

3M's Q4 2023 performance was strong, exceeding expectations despite challenges in organic sales and legal matters. The company's strategic focus on restructuring, margin expansion, and portfolio optimization positions it well for 2024. Opportunities for growth and efficiency through digital investments and supply chain optimization are key focus areas.

3M reports strong Q1 earnings, eyes growth in electronics market

3M's Q1 2024 performance reflects financial stability, growth post spin-off, and strategic focus on key markets and operational improvements.
While facing challenges in consumer sales and mixed industrial market outlook, the company is leveraging opportunities in electronics growth and market expansion.
With a strong capital allocation strategy, progress on PFAS transition, and focus on shareholder returns, 3M aims for sustainable growth and profitability.

3M excels in Q2 with 40% EPS growth and strategic focus on innovation and operational efficiency

3M's Q2 performance reflects strong financials and operational efficiency. The company's strategic focus on innovation, pricing, and portfolio optimization positions it for long-term growth. Challenges in consumer spending and operational factors require attention, while opportunities in lean practices, market expansion, and innovation are key for future success.

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I was surprised to see an analyst beginning to question the future sustainability of 3M's dividend, given the company's top-tier record that spans several generations.

Despite Recent Concerns, 3M Dividend Is Unlikely To Be Cut

Shares of 3M have been hit hard since the company's disappointing first-quarter earnings report.

JP Morgan warns 3M's troubles will continue, may cut dividend 'after 37 straight years of increase'

ecent developments have punished 3M hard, begging the question of whether the share remains appealing for long-term investment.

3M Company: 3.3%+ Yield On Post-its

3M has steadily paid dividends for a hundred years and raised its dividend for 61 straight years.

3M Company: Finally, A Great Dividend Growth Company Becoming A Good Investment

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3M (MMM) might suffer from weakness in Safety & Industrial, and Transportation & Electronics segments as well as high costs, rise in tax rate and forex woes.

Here's Why You Should Avoid Betting on 3M (MMM) Stock Now

3M Co.: Be Greedy When Others Are Fearful

MMM stock hemorrhaged value following its disastrous Q1 earnings report, but it still has the goods to make a surprising comeback.

3 Reasons to Take a Gamble on MMM Stock

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Shares of 3M Co. MMM, -1.91% slumped 1.9% in afternoon trade, putting them on track to close at a 4 1/2-month low, as investors expressed concerns over an escalating U.S.

3M's stock extends selloff, has lost 17% since Q1 earnings

Glenview Capital Management CEO Larry Robbins said Monday that he's shorting shares of industrial conglomerate 3M.

Glenview's Larry Robbins says he's shorting 3M shares

Why 3M's issues are more company-specific than part of a general economic malaise.

Is 3M’s Profit Warning a Sign of End-Market Issues?

This latest move fortifies 3M's existing wound care business, but will it be enough to help the company heal?

3M Applies Band-Aid To Business With Biggest Deal Ever, Buying Wound Care Specialist Acelity

Shares of 3M Co. (NYSE: MMM) served investors another round of bad news on Thursday, taking shares down to levels not seen since the panic selling at the end of December.

3M Shareholders Have 4 Legitimate Gripes on Its $6.7 Billion Acquisition

3M Co shares, which came under significant selling pressure following its disappointing first-quarter results April 25 and downward adjustment of full-year guidance, were seeing incremental weakness Thursday after the company announced a multibillion-dollar M&A deal.

3M To Acquire Private Medtech Company Acelity For $6.7B

3M Co. MMM, -1.82% announced Thursday at deal to buy privately held wound care company Acelity Inc.

3M to buy Acelity in a $6.7 billion deal, including debt

MMM  announced that 2,000 employees would be laid off, and this is the type of thing that can spark a recession.

Bear Of The Day: 3M Company (MMM)

Shares of 3M Co. fell 0.9% in afternoon trade, putting them on track for a 3 1/2-month closing low.

3M stock falls to erase Friday's bounce, turns negative for this year

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Mmm! Got To Love These Dips - New Position

Shares of 3M Co nosedived after the company reported lower-than-expected first-quarter results Thursday and reduced its full-year adjusted EPS guidance.

3M Analyst Sees Positive Risk-Reward After Q1 Miss, Sell-Off

From macro headwinds to operational inefficiencies and lawsuits, the maker of Post-It Notes has a lot of things dragging on its performance.

3M's Dud Quarter Reveals What's Hurting the Company

3M stock took its worst cliff-dive in thirty years today because its revenue plummeted this past quarter.

3M Crash May Be The Shape Of Things To Come

3M Company (MMM) CEO Michael Roman on Q1 2019 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

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3M's (MMM) first-quarter 2019 results suffer from weak sales results, high costs of sales and poor operating performance. It lowers 2019 earnings projection and announces business segment realignment.

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