3M, a multinational conglomerate founded in 1902, sells tens of thousands of products ranging from sponges to respirators. The firm is well known for its extensive research and development capabilities, and it is a pioneer in inventing new use cases for its proprietary technologies. 3M is organized across three business segments: safety and industrial (representing around 44% of revenue), transportation and electronics (36%), and consumer (20%). The firm recently spun off its healthcare business, now known as Solventum. Nearly half of 3M's revenue comes from outside the Americas.
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 3M Company, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
3M Company (MMM) has returned -9.76% so far this year and 15.83% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, MMM has achieved an annualized return of 0.33%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
MMM
1M-9.46%
6M-8.97%
YTD-9.76%
1Y15.83%
5Y-2.71%
10Y0.33%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-3.85%
6M-2.35%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of 3M Company (MMM) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2026
-4.33%
7.67%
-10.50%
-1.06%
2025
16.82%
3.98%
-5.56%
-4.66%
7.28%
2.96%
-1.83%
6.16%
0.80%
7.80%
3.64%
-6.20%
2024
-13.14%
-2.40%
15.24%
6.00%
2.08%
1.81%
24.00%
5.64%
2.77%
-5.54%
3.94%
-3.33%
2023
-5.30%
-5.95%
-5.34%
1.02%
-12.25%
7.08%
11.28%
-4.33%
-12.75%
-1.83%
8.68%
10.60%
2022
-6.90%
-10.23%
0.20%
-3.62%
3.31%
-13.34%
10.69%
-12.52%
-11.10%
12.62%
-0.63%
-5.80%
2021
0.38%
-0.52%
9.66%
2.01%
2.55%
-3.10%
-0.76%
-2.18%
-9.83%
1.38%
-4.76%
2.94%
2020
-10.70%
-6.74%
-9.80%
15.09%
4.78%
0.03%
-3.75%
7.90%
-1.23%
-0.44%
6.50%
0.33%
2019
6.64%
2.93%
-0.49%
-9.71%
-15.69%
8.51%
-0.42%
-7.48%
1.86%
-0.01%
1.70%
3.68%
2018
6.24%
-4.82%
-7.04%
-10.85%
1.65%
-1.02%
8.63%
-0.03%
0.08%
-10.42%
9.08%
-9.79%
2017
-2.24%
6.38%
1.73%
2.06%
4.59%
1.93%
-3.81%
1.00%
2.59%
9.23%
5.26%
-3.22%
2016
1.06%
0.61%
4.37%
1.84%
1.22%
-1.72%
-5.72%
3.83%
4.04%
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for 3M Company (MMM) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of MMM compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current 3M Company volatility is 1.82%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses. Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
Income Statement
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
Liabilities And Equity (USD)
37.73B
39.87B
50.58B
46.46B
47.07B
47.34B
44.66B
36.50B
37.99B
32.91B
32.72B
31.27B
33.55B
33.88B
31.62B
Equity Attributable To Parent (USD)
4.70B
3.84B
4.81B
14.72B
15.05B
12.87B
10.06B
9.80B
11.56B
10.30B
11.71B
13.11B
17.50B
17.58B
15.42B
Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD)
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