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Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
3M Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) remained flat by 0.0% to 3B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) shows relatively stable performance with a 0.0% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2019
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 21, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase in authorized shares often signals potential future capital raising or stock split activity.
Detailed definition
This is the maximum number of shares that a company is legally permitted to issue according to its corporate charter. It...
Peer comparison
Standard corporate governance metric; usually set significantly higher than issued shares to provide flexibility.
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other_common_stock_shares_authorizedHistorical Data
6 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 3B | 3B | 3B | 3B | 3B | 3B |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | — |
Range3B – 3B
CAGR+0.0%
Avg YoY Growth+0.0%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%
Current Streak5+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 3M's common stock, shares authorized (in shares)?
- 3M (MMM) reported common stock, shares authorized (in shares) of 3B in Q1 2026.
- What is the long-term trend for 3M's common stock, shares authorized (in shares)?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), 3M's common stock, shares authorized (in shares) has grown at a 0.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 3B to 3B.
- What does common stock, shares authorized (in shares) mean?
- The maximum number of shares the company is allowed to issue to the public.