3M Company

MMM · Industrials

About 3M Company (MMM)

3M Company is a Conglomerates company operating in the Industrials sector.

MMM trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Industrials
Industry
Conglomerates

Key Statistics

Current Price
$174.34
Market Cap
$89.91B
52-Week High
$184.90
52-Week Low
$139.34
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Conglomerates

$1,000 Invested in 3M Company (MMM)

1 Year
$1,067
+7%
3 Years
$2,554
+155%
5 Years
$1,362
+36%
10 Years
$1,700
+70%
Since IPO
$317,166
+31617%

How much would $1,000 invested in MMM be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in MMM 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in 3M Company (MMM) in 2025 would be worth $1,067 as of November 2026, representing a +6.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in MMM 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in 3M Company (MMM) in 2023 would be worth $2,554 as of November 2026, representing a +155.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in MMM 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in 3M Company (MMM) in 2021 would be worth $1,362 as of November 2026, representing a +36.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in MMM 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in 3M Company (MMM) in 2016 would be worth $1,700 as of November 2026, representing a +70.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in MMM at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in 3M Company (MMM) at IPO would be worth $317,166 as of November 2026, representing a +31616.6% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+0.94%
Positive Months
440
57% of 777
Negative Months
329
42% of 777
Data Period
64+ years
777 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Apr 1999 (+25.8%)
Best month on avg: November (+3.2%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 1987 (-27.8%)
Worst month on avg: September (-1.1%)

Over the past 64+ years (777 months), 3M Company (MMM) has averaged a monthly return of +0.94% with a median return of +0.94%. The stock had 440 positive months (57%) and 329 negative months (42%). The best month in MMM's history was April 1999 with a +25.8% return, while the worst was October 1987 at -27.8%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.2%), and September the weakest (-1.1%).

MMM's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2013 with a cumulative return of +45.0%, and the worst was 1974 at -42.6%.

Annual Returns

Over 64 years of trading history, 3M Company (MMM) has delivered an average annual return of +11.65% with a median return of +11.11%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +9.80%. The stock posted gains in 45 years (70%) and losses in 19 years (30%).

MMM's best year was 2013 with a +54.45% gain, while the worst was 1974 at -39.68%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 9, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. MMM achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 34 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 8 years.

Avg Return
+11.65%
Best Year
2013 (+54.45%)
Worst Year
1974 (-39.68%)
Positive Years
45/64
Year Return Start End
2026 +10.43% $157.87 $174.34
2025 +26.36% $124.94 $157.87
2024 +46.12% $85.50 $124.94
2023 -3.33% $88.44 $85.50
2022 -29.63% $125.68 $88.44
2021 +4.85% $119.86 $125.68
2020 +2.77% $116.64 $119.86
2019 -4.29% $121.87 $116.64
2018 -16.90% $146.65 $121.87
2017 +34.90% $108.71 $146.65
2016 +21.72% $89.31 $108.71
2015 -5.91% $94.92 $89.31
2014 +20.00% $79.10 $94.92
2013 +54.45% $51.21 $79.10
2012 +16.67% $43.90 $51.21
2011 -2.84% $45.18 $43.90
2010 +7.07% $42.20 $45.18
2009 +48.53% $28.41 $42.20
2008 -29.83% $40.49 $28.41
2007 +10.74% $36.56 $40.49
2006 +2.97% $35.50 $36.56
2005 -3.50% $36.79 $35.50
2004 -1.74% $37.45 $36.79
2003 +40.62% $26.63 $37.45
2002 +6.42% $25.02 $26.63
2001 +0.19% $24.97 $25.02
2000 +26.25% $19.78 $24.97
1999 +41.10% $14.02 $19.78
1998 -11.04% $15.76 $14.02
1997 +1.21% $15.57 $15.76
1996 +33.47% $11.67 $15.57
1995 +28.43% $9.08 $11.67
1994 +1.50% $8.95 $9.08
1993 +11.47% $8.03 $8.95
1992 +9.19% $7.35 $8.03
1991 +15.09% $6.39 $7.35
1990 +11.64% $5.72 $6.39
1989 +33.03% $4.30 $5.72
1988 -0.17% $4.31 $4.30
1987 +13.52% $3.80 $4.31
1986 +34.53% $2.82 $3.80
1985 +19.30% $2.37 $2.82
1984 -0.48% $2.38 $2.37
1983 +14.56% $2.07 $2.38
1982 +45.39% $1.43 $2.07
1981 -2.38% $1.46 $1.43
1980 +23.41% $1.18 $1.46
1979 -16.85% $1.42 $1.18
1978 +34.94% $1.06 $1.42
1977 -11.39% $1.19 $1.06
1976 +4.56% $1.14 $1.19
1975 +23.24% $0.92 $1.14
1974 -39.68% $1.53 $0.92
1973 -7.74% $1.66 $1.53
1972 +28.45% $1.29 $1.66
1971 +38.63% $0.93 $1.29
1970 -8.28% $1.02 $0.93
1969 +6.34% $0.96 $1.02
1968 +11.96% $0.85 $0.96
1967 +22.88% $0.70 $0.85
1966 +16.61% $0.60 $0.70
1965 +25.03% $0.48 $0.60
1964 -12.93% $0.55 $0.48
1963 +23.71% $0.44 $0.55

Frequently Asked Questions: MMM

What sector is MMM in? ▼

MMM operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Conglomerates industry.

How has MMM performed historically? ▼

Over 64 years of trading history, MMM has posted gains in 45 years (70% of the time). The best year was 2013 with a +54.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in MMM? ▼

You can invest in MMM through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold MMM.

Last updated: 11/1/2026