3M vs. Illinois Tool: Which Industrial Conglomerate Stock is a Stronger Pick?

MMM outshines ITW in stock gains, earnings growth prospects and valuation, supported by industrial strength. See what makes it the better pick.

Zacks Investment Research • 6 hours ago

The Big 3: AAPL, JNJ, MMM

As a tech selloff sparked by Alphabet (GOOGL) earnings grips the stock market, Dan Deming continues to see the rotation as the biggest unsung headline for equities. As for today's Big 3, he expects Apple (AAPL) to maintain tech dominance in earnings, sees Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) as a leader in the healthcare sector, and names 3M (MMM) as a strong defensive stock.

Prediction: 3M Will Reward Patient Investors

The stock looks undervalued, but legal settlements will limit cash flow in the near term. Long-term investors are likely to be rewarded for their patience.

The Motley Fool • Oct 26, 2026

3M: Few Excuses Remain For The Bears, It's Time To Buy

3M has delivered impressive recent results, challenging persistent bearish sentiment. Fresh earnings reinforce the case for reevaluating skepticism toward MMM's prospects. Recent performance signals a potential turning point for MMM's investment narrative.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 22, 2026

3M Analysts Boost Their Forecasts Following Strong Q3 Earnings

3M Co (NYSE:MMM) on Tuesday reported better-than-expected third-quarter adjusted EPS results and raised its FY26 adjusted EPS guidance above estimates.

Benzinga • Oct 21, 2026

3M's Legal Troubles Are Fading. Is the Best Part of Its Rally Still Ahead?

3M NYSE: MMM stock has been in recovery mode since early in 2024, when it began to emerge from legacy issues: liabilities from its decades of producing PFAS, the so-called “forever chemicals” linked to environmental contamination and health concerns, and the class-action lawsuits that followed. These issues still affect results today, but their impact is fading and is priced into the outlook.

MarketBeat • Oct 21, 2026

MMM Q3 Earnings Call Highlights AI Deals and Higher Outlook

3M raises its 2026 earnings outlook as AI infrastructure partnerships, strong industrial orders and productivity gains fuel growth and further margin expansion.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 21, 2026

3M and AWS collaborate to advance optical connectivity innovation

AWS is investing in 3M's Expanded Beam Optical technology for its data center infrastructure SAINT PAUL, Minn., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M (NYSE: MMM) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced an expanded strategic collaboration.

PRNewsWire • Oct 21, 2026

3M lifts annual profit forecast on cost controls, price hikes

Industrial conglomerate 3M lifted its full-year profit forecast on Tuesday ​after cost-control initiatives and higher prices supported margins, while ‌its safety and industrial business remained resilient.

Reuters • Oct 20, 2026

Nasdaq Rises Over 100 Points; 3M Earnings Top Views

3M Co (NYSE:MMM) reported better-than-expected third-quarter adjusted EPS results and raised its FY26 adjusted EPS guidance above estimates.

Benzinga • Oct 20, 2026