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 legally allowed to issue.

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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 2025

Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates that shareholders have approved a higher ceiling for potential future equity issuance, often for capital raises or stock-based compensation.

Detailed definition

This represents the maximum number of common shares that a corporation is legally permitted to issue under its articles...

Peer comparison

Standard corporate governance metric; companies often maintain a buffer between authorized and outstanding shares.

Metric ID: other_common_stock_shares_authorized

Historical 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

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 legally allowed to issue.