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3M Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Results; Increases Full-Year Guidance

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3M Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Results; Increases Full-Year Guidance Q2 GAAP sales of $6.5 billion, up 2.4%; operating margin of 15.1%, down 290 bps; EPS of $1.78, up 33%, all YoY Adjusted sales of $6.5 billion with organic growth of 5.4% YoY Adjusted operating margin of 24.9%, up 40 bps YoY Adjusted EPS of $2.40, up 1…
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  • 3M delivered a strong second quarter with mid-single-digit sales growth, operating margins of about 25%, and double-digit EPS growth, prompting increased full-year guidance.

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