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Number of participants with outstanding options, restricted stock, or restricted stock units

3M Number of participants with outstanding options, restricted stock, or restricted stock units decreased by 9.9% to $6.40K in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 9.9%, from $7.10K to $6.40K. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Number of participants with outstanding options, restricted stock, or restricted stock units shows a downward trend with a -5.7% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryOther
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2021
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Broad participation can signal a culture of ownership, but high numbers may also imply significant future dilution.

Detailed definition

This metric counts the number of employees or directors participating in equity-based incentive plans, such as stock opt...

Peer comparison

Varies based on company size and the extent to which equity is used as a standard compensation component.

Metric ID: other_share_based_compensation_arrangement_by_share_base_7cedce

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value8.1K8.4K8.6K7.1K6.4K
QoQ Change—+3.2%+2.9%-17.4%-9.9%
YoY Change—+3.2%+2.9%-17.4%-9.9%
Range6.4K – 8.6K
CAGR-21.0%
Avg YoY Growth-5.3%
Median YoY Growth-3.5%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3M's number of participants with outstanding options, restricted stock, or restricted stock units?
3M (MMM) reported number of participants with outstanding options, restricted stock, or restricted stock units of $6.40K in Q4 2025.
How has 3M's number of participants with outstanding options, restricted stock, or restricted stock units changed year-over-year?
3M's number of participants with outstanding options, restricted stock, or restricted stock units decreased by 9.9% year-over-year, from $7.10K to $6.40K.
What is the long-term trend for 3M's number of participants with outstanding options, restricted stock, or restricted stock units?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), 3M's number of participants with outstanding options, restricted stock, or restricted stock units has grown at a -5.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $8.10K to $6.40K.
What does number of participants with outstanding options, restricted stock, or restricted stock units mean?
The total number of individuals holding outstanding equity-based awards like stock options or restricted stock units.