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3M Lifts Outlook on Resilient Industrial Sales
20 Oct
Summary
- 3M raised its full-year profit forecast due to cost controls and higher prices.
- Robust industrial activity and chipmaking demand offset uneven consumer markets.
- The company launched 87 new products in Q3, with more planned by year-end.
Industrial conglomerate 3M has raised its full-year profit forecast, projecting adjusted earnings per share between $9.10 and $9.15. This upward revision follows mixed third-quarter results, where cost-control initiatives and price increases bolstered profit margins. The company's safety and industrial segment demonstrated notable resilience.
Strong U.S. industrial activity and growth in chipmaking machine sales have helped 3M counteract uneven demand in consumer markets affected by inflation. While consumer spending remains cautious, the company's Transportation and Electronics business benefits from demand in data centers and semiconductor-related areas.
Under CEO William Brown, 3M is enhancing customer service and operational efficiency to drive profitability. The Saint Paul, Minnesota-based firm introduced 87 new products in the third quarter and plans to launch over 350 by year's end. The company reported a quarterly adjusted revenue of $6.6 billion, up 4.2% year-over-year.
