3M Company

MMM|Industrials|Conglomerates|$143.29|P/E 27.6|MCap 74.7B|NYSE

Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32

Dividend Safety Rating

Safe

MMM's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 57.2% earnings payout ratio & 5.5x interest coverage. Areas of concern: 83.4% cfo payout ratio & 396.5 debt-to-equity.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

Return on Equity: 71.5%Strong return on equity reflects efficient profit generation.
Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.

Risks

5-Year Dividend CAGR: -9.9%Dividend growth has been weak or negative.
CFO Payout Ratio: 83.4%Operating cash flow leaves little room for the payout.
Debt-to-Equity: 396.5Debt-to-equity is elevated for the sector.

Payout & Coverage

Caution

Earnings Payout Ratio

57.2%Safe

FCF Payout Ratio

76.6%Caution

CFO Payout Ratio

83.4%Warning

Interest Coverage

5.5xSafe

Balance Sheet

Caution

Net Debt / Total Assets

19.5%Safe

Current Ratio

1.6xSafe

Debt-to-Equity

396.5Warning

Profitability

Safe

Return on Equity

71.5%Very Safe

Operating Margin

23.3%Safe

Gross Margin

40.7%Safe

Profit Margin Stability

VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Safe

11+ yrsVery Safe

NoneVery Safe

-9.9%Danger

Mostly StableCaution

About 3M Company

3M Company is a multinational conglomerate founded in 1902 and headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, renowned for its extensive research and development capabilities and pioneering new applications for proprietary technologies. The company manufactures and sells tens of thousands of products, from everyday items like sponges to specialized equipment such as respirators, organized into three primary business segments: Safety and Industrial (approximately 44% of revenue), Transportation and Electronics (36%), and Consumer (20%). It recently spun off its healthcare business into Solventum, sharpening focus on core operations. With about 61,500 employees, 3M generates nearly half its revenue outside the Americas, serving diverse industries including industrials, transportation, electronics, and consumer goods. Embodying a mid-value stock style in the conglomerates industry, 3M leverages material science innovation to address global challenges, maintaining a strong legacy portfolio that supports profitability amid evolving market dynamics.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

2.07%

Annual Dividend

$2.97

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

57.23%

FCF Payout Ratio

76.60%

Stock Price

$143.29

52-Week Range

$139.21 – $177.41

Dividend History (2016–2025)

MMM annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

MMM earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

February 13, 2026

Last Payment Date

March 12, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

-16.32%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

-9.90%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

-1.59%

3-Year Total Growth

-41.40%

5-Year Total Growth

-40.61%

10-Year Total Growth

-14.82%

Income Calculator

MMM Dividend Calculator

Number of Shares

Total Investment

$14,329.00

Annual Income

$297.00

Quarterly Income

$74.25

Monthly Income

$24.75

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MMM's current dividend yield?

3M Company (MMM) currently has a dividend yield of 2.07%, based on a stock price of $143.29 and an annual dividend of $2.97.

When is MMM's next dividend payment date?

MMM's next ex-dividend date is 2026-02-13 and the next payment date is 2026-03-12. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.

How much does MMM pay in dividends per year?

3M Company paid $2.92 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.

Has MMM been increasing its dividend?

3M Company has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of -9.90% and a 10-year CAGR of -1.59%.

Is MMM's dividend safe?

3M Company has a payout ratio of 57.23%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 76.60%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.

How is MMM's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?

The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates 3M Company's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for industrials companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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