3M Company (MMM) Stock Forecast
MMM analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.79 / 5 from 19 analysts
- Price target
- $186.15 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +13.0% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 20, 2026 EPS estimate $2.41
- 52-week range
- $141.20 – $183.78
MMM analyst ratings
19 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
MMM price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
MMM earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.39 | $2.35 | $2.45 | $2.19 | +9.0% | 14 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.94 | $8.84 | $9.04 | $8.06 | +10.9% | 19 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $9.82 | $9.40 | $10.46 | $8.94 | +9.8% | 19 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
MMM revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $6.61B | $6.57B | $6.65B | +4.6% | 12 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $25.43B | $25.29B | $25.54B | +4.7% | 15 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $26.56B | $26.32B | $26.88B | +4.5% | 15 |
MMM EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
MMM revenue: reported and forecast
MMM EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.37 | $2.39 | $2.39 | $2.39 | $2.39 | +0.9% | 3 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.74 | $8.94 | $8.94 | $8.94 | $8.94 | +2.4% | 4 up · 3 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $9.49 | $9.78 | $9.78 | $9.82 | $9.82 | +3.5% | 4 up · 3 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
MMM earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; MMM beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from MMM
19 analysts cover 3M; their consensus rating is buy (3.79 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $186.15, 13.0% above the latest close of $164.75. Analysts expect earnings of $8.94 per share for 2026, +10.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $9.82 per share on revenue of $26.6 billion. 3M beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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MMM forecast FAQ
What is 3M's price target?
The average analyst price target for 3M is $186.15, 13.0% above the latest close of $164.75.
Is 3M a buy, hold or sell?
Of 19 analysts covering 3M, 8 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 8 a hold, 2 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is 3M's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $8.94 per share for 2026 (range $8.84 to $9.04); for 2027 the estimate is $9.82.
What is 3M's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $25.4 billion, growth of 4.7%; for 2027 it is $26.6 billion.
When does 3M report earnings?
3M is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 20, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $2.41.
Does 3M usually beat earnings estimates?
3M reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.