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Jun 30, 2022

3M Q2 2022 Earnings Report

3M executed well and delivered solid earnings in a challenging macroeconomic environment, while continuing to drive growth through investments.

Key Takeaways

3M reported second-quarter 2022 results with adjusted earnings per share of $2.48. Sales were $8.7 billion, down 3 percent year-on-year. The company updated its adjusted full-year expectations largely due to the strength of the U.S. dollar and uncertain macroeconomic environment.

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Adjusted earnings per share of $2.48 in midst of continued uncertain macroeconomic environment.

Sales of $8.7 billion, down 3 percent year-on-year, which included a negative 4 percentage point impact from foreign currency translation due to strength of U.S. dollar.

Organic sales growth of 1 percent year-on-year which included a 4 percentage point headwind from the combined impact of China COVID-related lockdowns and decline in disposable respirator demand.

Total Revenue
$8.7B
Previous year: $8.95B
-2.8%
EPS
$2.48
Previous year: $2.59
-4.2%
Organic Revenue Growth
1%
Previous year: 21.4%
-95.3%
Gross Profit
$3.61B
Previous year: $4.23B
-14.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.72B
Free Cash Flow
$743M
Previous year: $1.6B
-53.6%
Total Assets
$45.6B
Previous year: $48.3B
-5.5%

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Forward Guidance

3M updated its full-year sales and earnings expectations to reflect the impact of the strong U.S. dollar along with the current uncertain macroeconomic environment.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income