3M reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.83 per share, beating the analyst estimate of $1.80. Revenue hit $6.1 billion, surpassing the $6.01 billion consensus. Despite the beat, shares fell 1.4% following the announcement.

The industrial conglomerate posted adjusted operating margin of 21.1%, up 140 basis points year-over-year. For full-year 2025, adjusted EPS grew 10% to $8.06, with sales reaching $24.3 billion. CEO William Brown cited an "accelerated pace of innovation" as key to reshaping its operating model.

Looking ahead, 3M issued fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $8.50 to $8.70, aligning with the $8.61 analyst consensus. The company expects total sales growth of approximately 4% with organic growth around 3%. Investors will watch if its operational improvements can outperform a challenging macroeconomic environment.