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Jan 20, 2026 8:40 AM

Post-It Maker 3M Focuses On Expanding Margins In 2026

Post-it maker 3M Company (NYSE:MMM) stock fell Tuesday after the industrial giant reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings.

The company reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted sales of $6.023 billion, which came slightly above the consensus estimate of $6.012 billion.

Adjusted sales increased 3.7% year-on-year (Y/Y), with adjusted organic sales up 2.2% Y/Y.

The adjusted operating margin expanded 140 basis points to 21.1% in the quarter.

Adjusted earnings per share rose 9% Y/Y to $1.83, topping the Street estimate of $1.80.

3M returned around $900 million to shareholders during the quarter and reported adjusted free cash flow ...