3M CO
For the period ended Sep 30, 2026. Filed Oct 20, 2026.
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Sep 30, 2026 · Filed Oct 20, 2026
MMM$188.63+1.9%Stored close · as of Nov 9, 2026
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
| Nine months ended September 30, | ||
|---|---|---|
| (Millions) | 2026 | 2025 |
| Cash flows from operating activities | ||
| Net income including noncontrolling interests | $3,007 | $2,688 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income including noncontrolling interests to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | ||
| Depreciation and amortization | 997 | 878 |
| Company pension and postretirement contributions | (101) | (99) |
| Company pension and postretirement expense | 109 | 198 |
| Stock-based compensation expense | 167 | 182 |
| Loss on business divestitures | 343 | 164 |
| Deferred income taxes | 211 | 298 |
| Changes in assets and liabilities | ||
| Accounts receivable | (557) | (451) |
| Inventories | (344) | (92) |
| Accounts payable | 315 | 67 |
| Other — net | (2,101) | (3,110) |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 2,046 | 723 |
| Cash flows from investing activities | ||
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment (PP&E) | (704) | (662) |
| Proceeds from sale of PP&E and other assets | 14 | 69 |
| Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (1,910) | — |
| Purchases of marketable securities and investments | (575) | (839) |
| Proceeds from maturities and sale of marketable securities and investments | 965 | 3,185 |
| Proceeds from (payments for) sale of businesses, net of cash sold | (326) | 5 |
| Other — net | 24 | (3) |
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (2,512) | 1,755 |
| Cash flows from financing activities | ||
| Repayment of debt (maturities greater than 90 days) | (650) | (1,804) |
| Proceeds from debt (maturities greater than 90 days) | 3,175 | 1,099 |
| Purchases of treasury stock | (3,225) | (2,699) |
| Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock pursuant to stock option and benefit plans | 702 | 1,219 |
| Proceeds from investment by noncontrolling interest | 1,277 | — |
| Dividends paid to shareholders | (1,216) | (1,175) |
| Other — net | (38) | (39) |
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 25 | (3,399) |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (5) | 36 |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents, including cash classified within assets held for sale | (446) | (885) |
| Less: net increase (decrease) in cash classified within assets held for sale | (46) | 44 |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (400) | (929) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 5,235 | 5,600 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $4,835 | $4,671 |
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