Business Segments · Inventories

Consumer — Inventories

3M Consumer — Inventories increased by 6.8% to $741.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 6.0%, from $788.00M to $741.00M.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

A rapid increase relative to sales may signal overproduction or weak demand, while a decrease may indicate strong sales or supply chain efficiency.

Detailed definition

The value of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods held by the consumer segment. This metric is a vital in...

Peer comparison

Standard inventory metric; comparable to inventory levels in any retail or manufacturing business.

Metric ID: mmm_segment_consumer_inventories

Historical Data

7 periods
 Q4 '23Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$699.00M$719.00M$788.00M$804.00M$761.00M$694.00M$741.00M
QoQ Change+2.9%+9.6%+2.0%-5.3%-8.8%+6.8%
YoY Change+2.9%-3.5%-6.0%
Range$694.00M$804.00M
CAGR+4.0%
Avg YoY Growth-2.2%
Median YoY Growth-3.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3M's consumer — inventories?
3M (MMM) reported consumer — inventories of $741.00M in Q1 2026.
How has 3M's consumer — inventories changed year-over-year?
3M's consumer — inventories decreased by 6.0% year-over-year, from $788.00M to $741.00M.
What does consumer — inventories mean?
The value of unsold products and materials held by the consumer segment.