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The themes 3M is part of, the highest-graded companies in its industry, and the companies in its sector whose grade rose recently.
Grade rose recently in Industrials
Rose to A or B on a filing in the last 90 days, worth $2B or more: largest first.
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How it makes money
- Safety and Industrial: abrasives, tapes, adhesives, electrical products and worker-safety equipment49%
- Transportation and Electronics: materials and products for vehicles, electronics, semiconductors and data centers31%
- Consumer: home, office, car-care and personal-care products20%
Shares of revenue are estimates for nine months ended September 30, 2026, not figures from a filing.
Competes with
What it sells6
3M Cubitron abrasives
Abrasive products used to grind, sand and finish materials, including metal.
3M VHB Tape
A strong adhesive tape used to attach materials in place of some mechanical fasteners.
DBI-Sala fall-protection equipment
Equipment that helps protect workers from falls at work sites.
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Electrical cable accessories and insulation tapes
Products used to connect, protect and insulate electrical cables and equipment.
Expanded Beam Optical connectors
Fiber-optic connectors designed to make data-center connections faster and less sensitive to dust and handling.
Post-it notes
Paper notes with a reusable adhesive strip, sold for office, school and home use.
Who buys it5
- Manufacturers that buy abrasives, adhesives, tapes and materials for production or equipment assembly.
- Construction and electrical contractors that buy cable accessories, insulation materials and safety equipment.
- Vehicle, aerospace, electronics and semiconductor manufacturers that buy films, materials and components.
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- Data-center operators and suppliers that buy fiber-optic connectors and other data-center materials.
- Retailers and wholesalers that stock consumer goods for sale to households and individual buyers.
What it stands on, and what could break it
What the business leans on
- 1Manufacturing depends on purchased raw materials, compounds, components and energy, whose availability and prices can change.
- 2Products reach buyers through a mix of direct sales and outside distributors, dealers, wholesalers and retailers.
- 3The business depends in part on developing new products and getting them accepted by customers in the markets they serve.
What could go wrong
- 1Claims, lawsuits and government proceedings over per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), along with treatment and cleanup work following the end of PFAS manufacturing, could bring additional costs.
- 2Legal matters involving the Aearo entities and Combat Arms Earplugs could affect costs and results as claims and settlement obligations are addressed.
- 3Tariffs, trade restrictions, geopolitical events and shortages or higher prices for materials and energy could disrupt production or raise costs.
About 3M Co.
3M makes products used in factories, construction, electrical systems, vehicles, electronics and personal safety. Its products include industrial tapes and adhesives, protective equipment, films and materials for electronics, as well as consumer goods such as Post-it notes, Scotch tape, air filters and bandages. It sells directly and through distributors, wholesalers, retailers and other resellers.
- Head office
- Maplewood, Minnesota
- Founded
- 1902 (company operations began, high confidence)
- Employees
- 60,500 (December 31, 2025, high)
- Listed on
- NYSE
- Financial year ends
- December 31
Built from 3M Co.’s own filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Figures are as reported, with per-share history restated onto today’s share basis. This describes a business — it is not investment advice and not a recommendation to buy or sell anything.
