
3M (MMM) earnings history, EPS estimates, revenue forecasts and company guidance.
Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP)
Quarterly Revenue (Billions)
3M (MMM) last issued guidance on October 20, 2026 for fiscal year 2026. The company guided earnings per share in the range of $9.1 - $9.15, compared to a consensus EPS estimate of $8.95.
Compared to prior guidance, 3M raised its EPS outlook from a previous range of $8.8 - $8.95.
3M has issued 24 guidance updates between January 24, 2023 and October 20, 2026. During this period, the company raised its outlook 11 times and lowered it 5 times, providing investors with insight into management's evolving expectations.
| Metric | Q3 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q1 '26 | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
| Estimate | $2.39 | $2.24 | $2.00 | $1.81 |
| Actual | $2.50 | $2.40 | $2.14 | $1.83 |
| Surprise | +4.60% | +7.14% | +7.00% | +1.10% |
| Revenue | ||||
| Estimate | $6.61B | $6.39B | $6.01B | $6.04B |
| Actual | $6.60B | $6.50B | $6.00B | $6.02B |
| Surprise | -0.12% | +1.75% | -0.15% | -0.23% |
| Metric | Q4 '26E | Q1 '27E | Q2 '27E | Q3 '27E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
| Consensus | $2.03 | $2.29 | $2.56 | $2.73 |
| Revenue | ||||
| Consensus | $6.35B | $6.37B | — | — |
| Fiscal Quarter | Date Reported | Actual EPS | Estimated EPS | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Oct 20, 2026 | $2.50 | $2.39 | 4.60 % |
| Q2 | Jul 21, 2026 | $2.40 | $2.24 | 7.14 % |
| Q1 | Apr 21, 2026 | $2.14 | $2.00 | 7.00 % |
| Q4 | Jan 20, 2026 | $1.83 | $1.81 | 1.10 % |
| Fiscal Quarter | Date Reported | Actual Revenue | Estimated Revenue | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Oct 20, 2026 | $6.60B | $6.61B | -0.12 % |
| Q2 | Jul 21, 2026 | $6.50B | $6.39B | 1.75 % |
| Q1 | Apr 21, 2026 | $6.00B | $6.01B | -0.15 % |
| Q4 | Jan 20, 2026 | $6.02B | $6.04B | -0.23 % |