3M raises 2025 adjusted EPS guidance to $7.95-$8.05 as Q3 adjusted EPS rises 10%
3M reported third-quarter 2025 results on October 21, 2025, with GAAP sales of $6.5 billion, up 3.5%, and adjusted EPS of $2.19, up 10% year-on-year. GAAP EPS fell 38% to $1.55, largely reflecting litigation costs, a $0.30 per-share loss on business divestitures and a Solventum ownership value change. The company raised its 2025 adjusted EPS guidance to $7.95-$8.05 from $7.75-$8.00.
Key points
- GAAP sales of $6.5 billion, up 3.5%; adjusted sales of $6.3 billion, up 4.1%
- GAAP EPS of $1.55 versus $2.48 a year earlier; adjusted EPS of $2.19 versus $1.98
- 2025 adjusted EPS guidance raised to $7.95-$8.05 from $7.75-$8.00
- Operating cash flow of $1.8 billion and adjusted free cash flow of $1.3 billion; $0.9 billion returned to shareholders
The filing
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