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Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
3M Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized remained flat by 0.0% to 10M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized 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 provides greater flexibility for future capital raises, while a decrease limits potential dilution.
Detailed definition
This represents the maximum number of preferred stock shares that the company is legally permitted to issue under its co...
Peer comparison
Authorized shares are typically set significantly higher than outstanding shares to allow for future corporate actions.
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other_preferred_stock_shares_authorizedHistorical Data
6 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 10M | 10M | 10M | 10M | 10M | 10M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | — |
Range10M – 10M
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 preferred stock, shares authorized?
- 3M (MMM) reported preferred stock, shares authorized of 10M in Q1 2026.
- What is the long-term trend for 3M's preferred stock, shares authorized?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), 3M's preferred stock, shares authorized has grown at a 0.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 10M to 10M.
- What does preferred stock, shares authorized mean?
- The total number of preferred shares the company is allowed to issue.