MMM Stock Recent News

Dow Jones component 3M leads five stocks triggering buy signals this past week, bucking the general market weakness. The post Dow Jones Giant Leads Five Stocks Flashing Buy Signals, Bucking The Market appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

3M (MMM 3.06%) was once considered a stable blue chip stock, but major problems weighed down its shares in recent years. The diversified conglomerate struggled with sluggish sales in a chilly macro environment, safety-related recalls, and thousands of lawsuits related to its production and dumping of harmful chemicals.

With Q4 2024 earnings reporting about wrapped up, the trends remain positive, although the outlook for 2025 earnings growth has dimmed. Stocks in leadership positions have begun to regain traction following respective price dips, suggesting the uptrend in the S&P 500 will continue if at a less robust pace than in 2024.

MMM plans to achieve above-market organic sales growth and return at least $10 billion in cash to shareholders by 2027.

Seven of the top-ten Dividend Kings by yield offer annual dividends from a $1K investment exceeding their single share prices, making them attractive buys. Six Dividend Kings, including Altria Group and Hormel Foods, are currently fair-priced, with dividends meeting or exceeding their single-share prices. Analysts predict net gains between 15% and 45.53% for the top-ten Dividend Kings by February 2026, based on target prices.

Highlights innovation and commercial excellence initiatives that will accelerate sales growth to outperform macro Outlines operational excellence strategies to drive margin expansion, earnings growth, and strong free cash flow Provides balanced capital deployment framework focused on investing in the business and returning at least $10 billion in cash to shareholders over the outlook period ST. PAUL, Minn.

Scotch Brand announces limited-edition instant print camera giveaway to create moments that stick for the next 100 years ST. PAUL, Minn.

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MMM is making strides in the transportation, roofing granules and electrical markets, which makes the stock worth a watch amid certain headwinds.

William Brown to become Chairman of the Board of Directors Mike Roman to retire as Executive Chairman and Director and become Executive Advisor to the Board David Bozeman elected to the Board Amy Hood does not intend to stand for reelection ST. PAUL, Minn.