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3M's Q3 Margin Rises to 26.2%
3M's adjusted operating margin hit 26.2% in Q3 2026, boosting earnings outlook.
In brief
3M's adjusted operating margin hit 26.2% in Q3 2026, boosting earnings outlook. 3M raised its 2026 adjusted earnings forecast to $9.10-$9.15 per share after revising its earnings calculation method. Originally reported by TokenPost.
Q3 2026 Results
3M's adjusted operating margin widened to 26.2% in Q3 2026, up from 25.1% a year earlier.
Earnings Revisions
3M revised its earnings calculation to exclude intangible asset amortization, adding 40 basis points to Q3 margin and $0.04 to earnings per share.
2026 Outlook
3M raised its 2026 adjusted earnings forecast to $9.10-$9.15 per share, incorporating revised intangible asset treatment and the Madison Fire & Rescue acquisition.
What it means
3M raised its 2026 adjusted earnings forecast to $9.10-$9.15 per share after revising its earnings calculation method.
