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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
A significant increase in authorized shares may signal potential future equity financing, stock splits, or employee compensation programs.
Detailed definition
This represents the maximum number of common shares that a corporation is legally permitted to issue according to its ar...
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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 create and sell.