M's focus on innovation and operational improvements under CEO Bill Brown may lead to significant top-line growth. See why I rate MMM stock a strong buy.

3M forecast profit growth for 2025 and beat fourth-quarter estimates as the U.S. industrial conglomerate benefited from efforts to revive sales and reduce costs, sending its shares up on Tuesday. Lisa Bernhard has more. Could AI-assisted program help badminton players with training?

M Co. expects profit to grow this year as Chief Executive Officer William Brown works to advance his plan to turn around the sprawling manufacturer. Adjusted earnings in 2025 should be $7.60 to

Financial-services firm Wells Fargo upgraded 3M to Overweight, citing profit margin potential and share buybacks.

M Co.’s stock rose 4.6% Tuesday after the maker of Post-it Notes, Scotch Tape and Command strips posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and guided for sales growth in 2025.

M reports earnings per share of $1.68 from sales of $6 billion. Wall Street was looking for earnings of $1.66 from sales of $5.8 billion.

Key Takeaways 3M shares surged Tuesday after the company topped fourth-quarter earnings and revenue estimates on what it called "broad based growth" and strong holiday sales.Sales rose at its Transportation & Electronics and Safety & Industrial units.