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3M posted **$4.17B net income** in FY2024 but only **$638MM free cash flow**, while litigation-driven payouts and restructuring reshape balance-sheet flexibility.
3M delivered strong Q3 2025 results with adjusted EPS up 10% and raised full-year guidance, signaling sustained operational momentum.
3M's operational metrics—OTIF at 91.6% and 196 new product introductions—signal a shift toward innovation-driven earnings growth in 2026.
3M beat Q2 2025 EPS and raised full‑year adjusted EPS to **$7.75–$8.00**, but FY2024 shows stark cash‑flow erosion and balance‑sheet shifts that complicate the recovery.
3M returned to profitability in FY2024 with **$4.17B net income**, but **free cash flow plunged -87.40%** and a heavy litigation overhang keeps valuation constrained.