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

3M (MMM) reported deferred tax assets, net of $3.3B 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 $538M to $3.41B.

What does deferred tax assets, net mean?

The net value of future tax benefits minus future tax obligations resulting from accounting timing differences.

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Deferred Tax Assets, Net

3M Deferred Tax Assets, Net decreased by 3.2% to $3.3B 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

CategoryRisk

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ4 2020

Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 21, 2026

How to read this metric

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

Detailed definition

This represents the net balance of deferred tax assets and liabilities, reflecting the cumulative impact of temporary di...

Peer comparison

Standard balance sheet item for multinational corporations; varies significantly based on regional tax laws and historical operating losses.

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	$124M	$400M	$4.46B	$3.79B	$3.7B	$3.6B	$3.41B	$3.3B
QoQ Change	—	+222.6%	>999%	-15.1%	-2.4%	-2.7%	-5.3%	-3.2%
YoY Change	—	+222.6%	>999%	-15.1%	—	—	-10.1%	—

Range$124M – $4.46B

CAGR+551.9%

Avg YoY Growth+303.4%

Median YoY Growth+106.2%

Current Streak5 quarters decline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3M's deferred tax assets, net?: 3M (MMM) reported deferred tax assets, net of $3.3B 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 $538M to $3.41B.
What does deferred tax assets, net mean?: The net value of future tax benefits minus future tax obligations resulting from accounting timing differences.