What is 3M's cash and cash equivalents, end of period?

3M (MMM) reported cash and cash equivalents, end of period of $3.73B in Q1 2026.

How has 3M's cash and cash equivalents, end of period changed year-over-year?

3M's cash and cash equivalents, end of period decreased by 41.1% year-over-year, from $6.33B to $3.73B.

What is the long-term trend for 3M's cash and cash equivalents, end of period?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), 3M's cash and cash equivalents, end of period has grown at a 2.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.63B to $5.24B.

What does cash and cash equivalents, end of period mean?

The total amount of cash and highly liquid assets held by the company, including funds that are legally restricted from immediate use.

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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

3M Cash and cash equivalents, end of period decreased by 28.8% to $3.73B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 41.1%, from $6.33B to $3.73B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash and cash equivalents, end of period shows an upward trend with a 2.5% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionOther

CategoryLiquidity

SignalHigher is better

VolatilityVolatile

First reportedQ4 2016

Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 21, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher levels indicate stronger liquidity and ability to meet short-term obligations, while lower levels may signal potential cash flow constraints.

Detailed definition

This encompasses highly liquid assets that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash, including cash on hand, ban...

Peer comparison

Standard across all industries; levels vary based on seasonal working capital needs and capital allocation strategies.

Metric ID: other_cash_cash_equivalents_restricted_cash_and_restrict_5675e1

Historical Data

20 periods

	Q2 '21	Q3 '21	Q4 '21	Q1 '22	Q2 '22	Q3 '22	Q4 '22	Q1 '23	Q2 '23	Q3 '23	Q4 '23	Q1 '24	Q2 '24	Q3 '24	Q4 '24	Q1 '25	Q2 '25	Q3 '25	Q4 '25	Q1 '26
Value	$4.7B	$4.88B	$4.56B	$3.25B	$2.72B	$3.4B	$3.66B	$3.82B	$4.26B	$5.14B	$5.74B	$10.91B	$10.08B	$6.05B	$5.6B	$6.33B	$3.71B	$4.67B	$5.24B	$3.73B
QoQ Change	—	+3.9%	-6.4%	-28.9%	-16.2%	+25.1%	+7.4%	+4.6%	+11.3%	+20.7%	+11.6%	+90.3%	-7.6%	-40.0%	-7.4%	+13.0%	-41.3%	+25.8%	+12.1%	-28.8%
YoY Change	—	—	—	—	-42.0%	-30.2%	-19.9%	+17.8%	+56.4%	+51.0%	+56.9%	+185.3%	+136.8%	+17.7%	-2.4%	-42.0%	-63.2%	-22.8%	-6.5%	-41.1%

Range$2.72B – $10.91B

CAGR-4.7%

Avg YoY Growth+15.7%

Median YoY Growth-4.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3M's cash and cash equivalents, end of period?: 3M (MMM) reported cash and cash equivalents, end of period of $3.73B in Q1 2026.
How has 3M's cash and cash equivalents, end of period changed year-over-year?: 3M's cash and cash equivalents, end of period decreased by 41.1% year-over-year, from $6.33B to $3.73B.
What is the long-term trend for 3M's cash and cash equivalents, end of period?: Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), 3M's cash and cash equivalents, end of period has grown at a 2.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.63B to $5.24B.
What does cash and cash equivalents, end of period mean?: The total amount of cash and highly liquid assets held by the company, including funds that are legally restricted from immediate use.