3M Company (NYSE: MMM) shares rose more than 4% in intra-day trading on Tuesday after the industrial conglomerate reported third-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst forecasts and raised its full-year profit guidance on improved margins.
The company posted adjusted earnings of $2.19 per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.07. Revenue grew 4.1% year-over-year to $6.3 billion, slightly above Wall Street expectations of $6.25 billion. Organic sales advanced 3.2% from the prior year.
3M delivered notable profitability gains, with adjusted operating margin expanding 170 basis points to 24.7%, driven by operational efficiencies and cost controls. The margin growth contributed to a 10% increase in adjusted earnings per share from a year earlier.
Following the solid results, 3M raised its full-year 2025 adjusted EPS forecast to a range of $7.95 to $8.05, up from the prior $7.75 to $8.00 outlook. The new midpoint of $8.00 surpassed the analyst consensus of $7.93. The company also projected full-year adjusted operating margin expansion of 180 to 200 basis points.
Management said the results reflected strong execution across core businesses and continued improvement in pricing and productivity initiatives.
