What is 3M's deferred tax assets, net?

3M (MMM) reported deferred tax assets, net of $3.30B in Q1 2026.

What is the long-term trend for 3M's deferred tax assets, net?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), 3M's deferred tax assets, net has grown at a 44.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $538.00M to $3.41B.

What does deferred tax assets, net mean?

The net balance of future tax benefits minus future tax obligations.

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Deferred Tax Assets, Net

3M Deferred Tax Assets, Net decreased by 3.2% to $3.30B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Deferred Tax Assets, Net shows an upward trend with a 44.7% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionOther

CategoryLiquidity

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ4 2024

Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

A positive net asset position suggests future tax savings, while a net liability position suggests future tax payments.

Detailed definition

This represents the net position of deferred tax assets and liabilities, indicating whether the company has a net future...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported in tax footnotes; provides a high-level view of the company's net tax position.

Metric ID: other_deferred_tax_assets_liabilities_net

Historical Data

8 periods

	Q4 '21	Q4 '22	Q4 '23	Q4 '24	Q2 '25	Q3 '25	Q4 '25	Q1 '26
Value	$124.00M	$400.00M	$4.39B	$3.79B	$3.70B	$3.60B	$3.41B	$3.30B
QoQ Change	—	+222.6%	+997.7%	-13.6%	-2.4%	-2.7%	-5.3%	-3.2%
YoY Change	—	+222.6%	+997.7%	-13.6%	—	—	-10.1%	—

Range$124.00M – $4.39B

CAGR+551.9%

Avg YoY Growth+299.1%

Median YoY Growth+106.2%

Current Streak5 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3M's deferred tax assets, net?: 3M (MMM) reported deferred tax assets, net of $3.30B in Q1 2026.
What is the long-term trend for 3M's deferred tax assets, net?: Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), 3M's deferred tax assets, net has grown at a 44.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $538.00M to $3.41B.
What does deferred tax assets, net mean?: The net balance of future tax benefits minus future tax obligations.