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Mar 31, 2025
3M Q1 2025 Earnings Report
3M reported solid Q1 results with strong margin performance and double-digit EPS growth despite slightly lower sales.
Key Takeaways
3M delivered a strong Q1 2025 performance with GAAP EPS of $2.04 and adjusted EPS of $1.88, driven by organic sales growth and improved margins. While total revenue slightly declined year-over-year, adjusted operating margin and EPS posted notable gains.
GAAP sales were $6.0 billion, down 1.0% YoY.
Adjusted EPS rose to $1.88, a 10% YoY increase.
Organic sales grew by 1.5% on an adjusted basis.
Adjusted operating margin improved to 23.5%.
Forward Guidance
3M expects full-year 2025 adjusted EPS between $7.60 and $7.90, with potential downside from tariff-related costs.
Positive Outlook
- EPS guidance range of $7.60 to $7.90
- Focus on performance improvement and strategic priorities
- Continued investment in global and U.S. operations
- Strong Q1 margin performance as foundation
- Positive outlook for organic growth
Challenges Ahead
- Tariff sensitivity of $(0.20) to $(0.40) per share
- Ongoing litigation and regulatory exposure related to PFAS
- Challenges from global economic and geopolitical factors
- Foreign exchange headwinds impacting sales
- Potential risks from restructuring and spin-off activities
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