3M MMM Retained Earnings
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Where this comes from
Reported directly by 3M in its filing.
Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit.
The official record: 3M’s 10-Q, filed April 21, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →
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Questions, answered.
- What is 3M's retained earnings?
- 3M (MMM) reported retained earnings of $38.16B in Q1 2026.
- How has 3M's retained earnings changed year-over-year?
- 3M's retained earnings increased by 2.0% year-over-year, from $37.43B to $38.16B.
- What is the long-term trend for 3M's retained earnings?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), 3M's retained earnings has grown at a -2.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $43.82B to $38.26B.
- What does retained earnings mean?
- Total profits kept in the business rather than paid out as dividends.
- How do you interpret retained earnings?
- Consistent growth signals strong profitability and effective reinvestment, while a decline may indicate losses or aggressive dividend/buyback policies.
- How does retained earnings compare across companies?
- A key indicator of long-term financial health and capital reinvestment strategy compared to industry peers.