3M Shares Rise 1.31% on $520M Trading Volume Surge, Rank 190th in Market Activity

On August 11, 2025, 3M (MMM) shares rose 1.31% with a trading volume of $0.52 billion, a 42.88% surge from the previous day, ranking 190th in market activity. The industrial conglomerate operates across three segments: Safety and Industrial, Transportation and Electronics, and Consumer, offering abrasives, adhesives, respiratory protection, and consumer health products globally.

Analysts have assigned a “Hold” consensus rating, with an average score of 2.45 based on seven buy, two hold, and two sell recommendations. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 21.33 exceeds the 10.31 sector average but trails the broader market’s 28.03 P/E. A PEG ratio of 2.97 and a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 21.24 suggest potential overvaluation. Earnings are projected to grow by 6.79% annually, with a dividend yield of 1.90% and a sustainable payout ratio of 40.61%.

Short interest in 3M has declined 5.97% monthly, with 1.87% of shares sold short and a 2.9-day cover ratio. Institutional ownership stands at 65.25%, while insider selling, including $3.78 million in transactions, has reduced holdings. Recent news highlighted 3M’s Q2 earnings beat, with $2.16 per share and a raised full-year guidance, alongside a partnership with the Kids In Need Foundation to expand educational resources.

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