What one share of 3m holds
The Company’s ticker symbol is MMM. As used herein, the term “3M” or “Company” includes 3M Company and its subsidiaries unless the context indicates otherwise.
3m’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-09-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-09-30.
| Sales | $47.71 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $6.68 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $1.80 |
| Free cash flow | $5.06 |
| Dividends | $3.07 |
| Cash and investments | $9.36 |
| Debt | $24.30 |
| Book value | $7.99 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $33.42 | $5.60 | $1.94 | $3.86 | $1.92 | $16.81 |
| 2008 | $35.73 | $4.89 | $2.08 | $4.33 | $2.00 | $14.25 |
| 2009 | $32.72 | $4.52 | $1.28 | $5.71 | $2.04 | $17.96 |
| 2010 | $36.75 | $5.63 | $1.50 | $5.63 | $2.10 | $22.00 |
| 2011 | $41.18 | $5.96 | $1.92 | $5.43 | $2.20 | $22.19 |
| 2012 | $42.52 | $6.32 | $2.11 | $5.43 | $2.36 | $25.58 |
| 2013 | $44.51 | $6.72 | $2.40 | $5.99 | $3.40 | $26.39 |
| 2014 | $48.07 | $7.49 | $2.26 | $7.75 | $3.59 | $20.64 |
| 2015 | $47.51 | $7.58 | $2.29 | $7.78 | $3.08 | $18.76 |
| 2016 | $48.66 | $8.16 | $2.30 | $8.47 | $4.44 | $17.26 |
| 2017 | $51.67 | $7.93 | $2.24 | $7.94 | $4.70 | $19.44 |
| 2018 | $54.43 | $8.89 | $2.62 | $8.08 | $5.44 | $16.99 |
| 2019 | $54.92 | $7.72 | $2.90 | $9.18 | $5.76 | $17.50 |
| 2020 | $55.28 | $9.36 | $2.58 | $11.36 | $5.88 | $22.27 |
| 2021 | $60.40 | $10.12 | $2.74 | $10.00 | $5.92 | $26.31 |
| 2022 | $46.09 | $10.18 | $3.08 | $6.77 | $5.96 | $26.80 |
| 2023 | $44.43 | −$12.63 | $2.92 | $9.14 | $6.00 | $8.70 |
| 2024 | $44.49 | $7.55 | $2.14 | $1.16 | $3.61 | $7.12 |
| 2025 | $46.09 | $6.00 | $1.68 | $2.58 | $2.92 | $8.87 |
Common questions about 3m
How much does one share of 3m earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of 3m earned $6.68 of profit on $47.71 of sales, keeping about 14¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does 3m pay a dividend?
Yes. 3m paid $3.07 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2007 to 2025 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 46¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is 3m’s book value per share?
3m’s book value is $7.99 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of September 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of 3m have?
Each share of 3m has $9.36 of cash and investments and $24.30 of debt, as of September 30, 2026.
What is 3m’s free cash flow per share?
$5.06 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has 3m’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $5.60 in 2007 to $6.00 in 2025, growing about 0.4% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has 3m bought back shares?
3m’s share count fell about 26% from 2007 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
From its SEC filings. For education only, not investment advice. New to these words? See the StockSlicer glossary.