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
$146.56
Market Cap
$77.19B
52-Week High
$177.41
52-Week Low
$121.98
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Conglomerates

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

1 Year
$993
+-1%
3 Years
$1,886
+89%
5 Years
$1,115
+12%
10 Years
$1,497
+50%
Since IPO
$264,100
+26310%

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 $993 as of May 2026, representing a -0.7% 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 $1,886 as of May 2026, representing a +88.6% 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 $1,115 as of May 2026, representing a +11.5% 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 $1,497 as of May 2026, representing a +49.7% 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 $264,100 as of May 2026, representing a +26310.0% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+0.92%
Positive Months
435
56% of 770
Negative Months
327
42% of 770
Data Period
64+ years
770 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 (-1.0%)

Over the past 64+ years (770 months), 3M Company (MMM) has averaged a monthly return of +0.92% with a median return of +0.93%. The stock had 435 positive months (56%) and 327 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 (-1.0%).

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 +11.36% with a median return of +11.11%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +9.46%. The stock posted gains in 44 years (69%) and losses in 20 years (31%).

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 33 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 8 years.

Avg Return
+11.36%
Best Year
2013 (+54.45%)
Worst Year
1974 (-39.68%)
Positive Years
44/64
Year Return Start End
2026 -8.05% $159.38 $146.56
2025 +26.36% $126.13 $159.38
2024 +46.12% $86.32 $126.13
2023 -3.33% $89.29 $86.32
2022 -29.63% $126.88 $89.29
2021 +4.85% $121.01 $126.88
2020 +2.77% $117.75 $121.01
2019 -4.29% $123.03 $117.75
2018 -16.90% $148.05 $123.03
2017 +34.90% $109.75 $148.05
2016 +21.72% $90.17 $109.75
2015 -5.91% $95.83 $90.17
2014 +20.00% $79.86 $95.83
2013 +54.45% $51.70 $79.86
2012 +16.67% $44.32 $51.70
2011 -2.84% $45.61 $44.32
2010 +7.07% $42.60 $45.61
2009 +48.53% $28.68 $42.60
2008 -29.83% $40.87 $28.68
2007 +10.74% $36.91 $40.87
2006 +2.97% $35.84 $36.91
2005 -3.50% $37.14 $35.84
2004 -1.74% $37.80 $37.14
2003 +40.62% $26.88 $37.80
2002 +6.42% $25.26 $26.88
2001 +0.19% $25.21 $25.26
2000 +26.25% $19.97 $25.21
1999 +41.10% $14.15 $19.97
1998 -11.04% $15.91 $14.15
1997 +1.21% $15.72 $15.91
1996 +33.47% $11.78 $15.72
1995 +28.43% $9.17 $11.78
1994 +1.50% $9.04 $9.17
1993 +11.47% $8.11 $9.04
1992 +9.19% $7.42 $8.11
1991 +15.09% $6.45 $7.42
1990 +11.64% $5.78 $6.45
1989 +33.03% $4.34 $5.78
1988 -0.17% $4.35 $4.34
1987 +13.52% $3.83 $4.35
1986 +34.53% $2.85 $3.83
1985 +19.30% $2.39 $2.85
1984 -0.48% $2.40 $2.39
1983 +14.56% $2.09 $2.40
1982 +45.39% $1.44 $2.09
1981 -2.38% $1.48 $1.44
1980 +23.41% $1.20 $1.48
1979 -16.85% $1.44 $1.20
1978 +34.94% $1.07 $1.44
1977 -11.39% $1.20 $1.07
1976 +4.56% $1.15 $1.20
1975 +23.24% $0.93 $1.15
1974 -39.68% $1.55 $0.93
1973 -7.74% $1.68 $1.55
1972 +28.45% $1.31 $1.68
1971 +38.63% $0.94 $1.31
1970 -8.28% $1.03 $0.94
1969 +6.34% $0.97 $1.03
1968 +11.96% $0.86 $0.97
1967 +22.88% $0.70 $0.86
1966 +16.61% $0.60 $0.70
1965 +25.03% $0.48 $0.60
1964 -12.93% $0.55 $0.48
1963 +23.71% $0.45 $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 44 years (69% 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: 3/24/2026