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3M MMM Safety and Industrial — Research, development and related expenses
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Reported directly by 3M in its filing.
Tagged under the XBRL concept mmm:ResearchDevelopmentAndRelatedExpenses.
The source filing: 3M’s 10-Q, filed July 21, 2026.
- Filed
- Jul 21, 2026, 12:08 PM EDT
- Fiscal quarter
- Q2 FY2026
- Calendar quarter
- Q2 2026
- Accession
- 0000066740-26-000246
| Net sales (millions) | Three months ended June 30, 2026 | Three months ended June 30, 2025 | Six months ended June 30, 2026 | Six months ended June 30, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety and Industrial | ||||
| Cost of sales | $1,642 | $1,537 | $3,213 | $3,007 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 459 | 455 | 911 | 906 |
| Research, development and related expenses | 131 | 127 | 262 | 252 |
| Safety and Industrial operating income | 859 | 738 | 1,635 | 1,437 |
| Transportation and Electronics | ||||
| Cost of sales | 1,176 | 1,110 | 2,271 | 2,176 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 259 | 245 | 492 | 496 |
Item 1. Financial Statements
FAQ
- What is 3M's safety and industrial — research, development and related expenses?
- 3M (MMM) reported safety and industrial — research, development and related expenses of $131M in Q2 2026.
- How has 3M's safety and industrial — research, development and related expenses changed year-over-year?
- 3M's safety and industrial — research, development and related expenses increased by 3.1% year-over-year, from $127M to $131M.
- What is the long-term trend for 3M's safety and industrial — research, development and related expenses?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), 3M's safety and industrial — research, development and related expenses has grown at a 1.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $492M to $518M.
- What does safety and industrial — research, development and related expenses mean?
- This represents the investment made by the Safety and Industrial segment into innovation, new product development, and the improvement of existing technologies. Given the company's focus on proprietary technology, this is a key driver of future competitive advantage. It highlights the segment's commitment to long-term growth through R&D.
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