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Net operating/capital loss/tax credit carryforwards

3M Net operating/capital loss/tax credit carryforwards increased by 111.5% to $275.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 111.5%, from $130.00M to $275.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Net operating/capital loss/tax credit carryforwards shows an upward trend with a 13.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2020
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase indicates the accumulation of losses, while a decrease suggests the utilization of these losses to offset profits.

Detailed definition

This represents the value of tax assets derived from net operating losses (NOLs) or capital losses that can be carried f...

Peer comparison

Highly dependent on the company's recent profitability cycle; peers in turnaround phases often have higher carryforwards.

Metric ID: other_deferred_tax_assets_operating_loss_and_capital_los_72d439

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$120.00M$120.00M$147.00M$130.00M$275.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+22.5%-11.6%+111.5%
YoY Change+0.0%+22.5%-11.6%+111.5%
Range$120.00M$275.00M
CAGR+129.2%
Avg YoY Growth+30.6%
Median YoY Growth+11.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3M's net operating/capital loss/tax credit carryforwards?
3M (MMM) reported net operating/capital loss/tax credit carryforwards of $275.00M in Q4 2025.
How has 3M's net operating/capital loss/tax credit carryforwards changed year-over-year?
3M's net operating/capital loss/tax credit carryforwards increased by 111.5% year-over-year, from $130.00M to $275.00M.
What is the long-term trend for 3M's net operating/capital loss/tax credit carryforwards?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), 3M's net operating/capital loss/tax credit carryforwards has grown at a 13.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $148.00M to $275.00M.
What does net operating/capital loss/tax credit carryforwards mean?
The value of past losses that can be used to lower future tax bills.