Two factors often determine stock prices in the long run: earnings and interest rates. Investors can't control the latter, but they can focus on a company's earnings results every quarter.We know earnings results are vital, but how a company performs compared to bottom line expectations can be even more important when it comes to stock prices, especially in the near-term. This means that investors might want to take advantage of these earnings surprises.Hunting for 'earnings whispers' or companies poised to ...

3M (MMM) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.Over the past month, shares of this maker of Post-it notes, industrial coatings and ceramics have returned +4%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.4% change. During this period, the Zacks Diversified Operations industry, which 3M falls in, has lost 4%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction? ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. and CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist) top 10 finalists. As the nation's premier middle school science competition, the annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge invites students in grades 5-8 to compete for an exclusive mentorship with a 3M scientist, a $25,000 grand prize, and the chance to earn the title of "America's Top Young Scientist."The competition’s culminat ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. and CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist) 26 state merit winners and four honorable mention recipients. As the nation's premier middle school science competition, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge features outstanding innovations from young scientists that demonstrate the power of science to improve the world. As the nation’s premier middle school science competi ...

The latest trading session saw 3M (MMM) ending at $102.05, denoting a -0.91% adjustment from its last day's close. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.09%. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.1%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.16%.Shares of the maker of Post-it notes, industrial coatings and ceramics witnessed a gain of 3.33% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Conglomerates sector with its loss of 2.39% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.83%.Investors will be eagerly wa ...

Loading...Loading...Ritholtz Wealth Management’s Josh Brown is putting money to work outside of tech as he anticipates money rolling into other areas of the market. He’s identified an industrials stock that he says looks more attractive than it has at any point over the last 25 years. What To Know: Tuesday on CNBC’s “Fast Money Halftime Report,” Brown announced that he bought shares of 3M Company MMM.“When I see a technical setup like this, I get excited … this is the most excited I’ve been about 3M in the ...

To achieve high returns from the subsequent changes in the market, sharp investors are closely monitoring which top stocks to buy before interest rate cuts as the Federal Reserve considers reducing interest rates. Companies with solid foundations stand to gain much from lower borrowing rates; therefore, finding the greatest investment possibilities in advance is critical. These three exceptional stocks may benefit from a reduction in interest rates.It is vital to comprehend the significance of these investm ...

3M NYSE: MMM is turning a corner. The company wasn’t hurt by ailing business so much as lawsuits related to legacy businesses that are now primarily in the past. The settlements may still be appealed or amended, but the $18-odd billion in damages is close to the final payments expected. The takeaway is that headwinds are diminishing for this well-positioned industrial giant, and now, catalysts are in play. 3M TodayMMM3M$101.11 +0.58 (+0.58%) 52-Week Range$71.12▼$106.04Dividend Yield2.77%Price Target$111.58A ...

文章核心观点 - 公司最近解决了PFAS和战斗耳塞的集体诉讼,有利于改善公众形象,提升投资者信心[1] - 公司当前估值吸引,股息收益率高,营收指标良好[1] - 公司完成了医疗业务的分拆上市,有利于公司聚焦主业,并获得约80亿美元的分拆收益[5][6][7] - 分拆医疗业务后,公司短期内会面临利润下滑,但预计未来1-2年内会强劲反弹[8][10] - 公司估值处于历史低位和行业平均水平的折价,未来有较大上涨空间[11] 公司概况 - 公司是一家拥有10年投资银行从业经验的资深研究分析师,专注于行业和公司研究[角色] - 公司主要从事工业产品的研发和制造,是一家多元化的工业集团[1] - 公司最近完成了医疗业务的分拆上市,新公司名为Solventum,股票代码SOLV[5][6] 公司业绩 - 公司最近一年股价上涨30.6%,总收益超过31.5%,远超大盘7%的涨幅[2] - 分拆医疗业务后,公司短期内会面临利润下滑,预计2024年每股收益将下降22%以上[8] - 但预计未来1-2年内公司每股收益将强劲反弹,5年内有望达到10美元[10] 公司估值 - 公司当前估值处于历史低位和行业平均水平的折价,未来有较大上涨空间[11] - 公司目前市盈率仅为14倍,相比行业中位数18倍有23.6%的折价[11] - 未来5年内,公司市盈率有望进一步下降至10倍左右[11] 风险因素 - 经济周期波动可能导致工业产品需求大幅下滑[12] - 原材料价格和通胀压力可能挤压利润空间[12] - 公司近期研发投入有所下降,存在创新能力下降的风险[13][14] - 公司近期宣布了股息减持,可能对投资者情绪造成短期负面影响[15]

3M Company (MMM) is gaining from strength in the Transportation and Electronics segment and accretive acquisitions despite decreasing demand for disposable respirators and weakness in the consumer retail end markets.What’s Aiding 3MBusiness Strength: 3M has been witnessing solid momentum in the Transportation and Electronics segment, driven by strength in electronics, automotive and aerospace, commercial branding and transportation end markets. Continued channel inventory normalization supported by the stab ...