# 3M Shares Drop Before Earnings

> 3M shares closed below key moving averages before earnings, boosted by Amazon and Genius deals.
- Title: 3M Shares Drop Before Earnings · TokenPost | Shortify
- Summary: 3M shares closed below key moving averages before earnings, boosted by Amazon and Genius deals. 3M shares fell below 20-, 50- and 200-day moving averages…
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- Source: TokenPost — https://tokenpost.com/news/investing/35779
- Published: 2026-10-20T16:30:03+00:00
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- Topics: 3m, shares, earnings, amazon, genius electronic optical, moving averages, 2026 earnings outlook, crypto, finance
## 3M Shares Close Below Averages
3M Company closed below its 20-, 50- and 200-session daily exponential moving averages on Oct. 19.
## Amazon Data Center News Boosts Shares
3M disclosed an expanded Amazon data center relationship involving optical connectivity, lifting shares 5.4% in after-hours trading.
## Earnings Update and Genius Deal
3M raised 2026 earnings outlook to $9.10-$9.15 per share after announcing a 4.7% acquisition of Genius Electronic Optical.
## Key takeaway

3M shares fell below 20-, 50- and 200-day moving averages before earnings, rising 5.4% after Amazon data center news.