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Foreign operations
3M Foreign operations remained flat by 0.0% to 1.3% in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 138.1%, from 0.5% to 1.3%. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Foreign operations shows an upward trend with a 42.9% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryProfitability
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2021
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 3, 2026
How to read this metric
A negative impact suggests the company benefits from lower-tax foreign jurisdictions, while a positive impact suggests higher foreign tax burdens.
Detailed definition
The impact on the effective tax rate caused by the difference between the U.S. statutory tax rate and the tax rates in f...
Peer comparison
Standard disclosure for multinational corporations in their tax rate reconciliation footnote.
Metric ID:
other_effective_income_tax_rate_reconciliation_foreign_i_8552f1Historical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -1.2% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 2.1% | 5% |
| YoY Change | — | +83.3% | +400.0% | +250.0% | +138.1% |
Range-1.2% – 5%
CAGR+42.9%
Avg YoY Growth+217.9%
Median YoY Growth+194.0%
Current Streak4+ years growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 3M's foreign operations?
- 3M (MMM) reported foreign operations of 1.3% in Q4 2025.
- How has 3M's foreign operations changed year-over-year?
- 3M's foreign operations increased by 138.1% year-over-year, from 0.5% to 1.3%.
- What is the long-term trend for 3M's foreign operations?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), 3M's foreign operations has grown at a 42.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -1.2% to 5.0%.
- What does foreign operations mean?
- The tax rate impact of operating in countries with different tax rates than the U.S.