3M Set to Announce Q3 Earnings on October 21, Analysts Weigh In

3M (NYSE: MMM) is scheduled to release its third-quarter earnings for 2025 on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, before the market opens. Analysts anticipate the company will report earnings of $2.07 per share and revenue of $6.2547 billion for the quarter. The earnings call will commence at 9:00 AM ET, during which the company is expected to provide insights into its financial performance and outlook.

In its previous quarterly report on February 21, 2025, 3M announced earnings of $2.45 per share and revenue of $8.38 billion. The firm achieved a return on equity of 96.48% and a net margin of 16.01%. For the current fiscal year, analysts project an average earnings per share (EPS) of $8, consistent with expectations for the following year.

Stock Performance and Analyst Ratings

Shares of 3M opened at $152.75 on Monday, reflecting an increase of 0.9% from the previous session. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.87, a quick ratio of 1.20, and a current ratio of 1.72. Over the past year, the stock has fluctuated between a low of $121.98 and a high of $164.15, with a market capitalization of $81.36 billion.

Recent analyst reports indicate a generally positive outlook for 3M’s stock. On October 15, JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its price target from $175.00 to $178.00, maintaining an “overweight” rating. Similarly, Citigroup increased its price target from $160.00 to $169.00 and assigned a “neutral” rating. Other notable ratings include a “buy (b-)” from Weiss Ratings and a price target of $170.00 set by Barclays. Currently, nine analysts have rated 3M as a Buy, while one has issued a Hold rating and another a Sell rating, resulting in an average rating of “Moderate Buy” with a consensus price target of $169.00.

Insider Transactions and Institutional Holdings

In related news, there have been significant insider transactions. On August 5, CAO Theresa E. Reinseth sold 3,477 shares at an average price of $150.63, totaling approximately $523,740.51. Following this sale, she retained 2,561 shares valued at around $385,763.43. This transaction marked a 57.59% decrease in her ownership of the company’s stock.

Additionally, insider Christian T. Goralski, Jr. sold 6,165 shares on August 7 at an average price of $150.18, amounting to about $925,859.70. After this sale, he owned 2,900 shares valued at approximately $435,522, which represents a 68.01% decrease in his stake.

Institutional investors have shown continued interest in 3M. In the second quarter, WFA of San Diego LLC acquired a new stake valued at about $61,000. Bison Wealth LLC increased its holdings by 10.2%, now owning 2,751 shares worth $355,000. Brighton Jones LLC raised its position by 26.6%, owning 8,898 shares valued at $1,149,000 after acquiring additional shares.

Overall, hedge funds and institutional investors currently control 65.25% of 3M’s stock, reflecting a strong institutional interest in the company.

3M continues to be a key player in diversified technology services, providing a range of products across various sectors, including safety, industrial, and healthcare. As the company prepares for its upcoming earnings announcement, stakeholders will be closely monitoring its financial results and strategic direction.