FrançaisAre analysts right about 3M (MMM)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For 3M, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 48% were profitable, average return +7% (193 calls). At 3 months: +3% average return (38% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 46 | 54% | +14% |
| Morgan Stanley | 23 | 44% | +4% |
| RBC Capital | 22 | 23% | -20% |
| UBS | 14 | 64% | +13% |
| Credit Suisse | 14 | 43% | +2% |
Valuation
Is 3M overvalued, and is it a good time to buy 3M right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: 3M's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | 3M | Sector median (Industrials) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 31.9 | 29.2 |
| Forward P/E | 18.3 | 19.5 |
| Net margin | 12% | 11% |
👉 3M is valued in line with its sector (31.9 vs 29.2).
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : 3M pays about $3.02/share/yr → 1.89% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is 3M a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on 3M (MMM) is "Hold" (12 bullish, 7 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 48% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is 3M's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $180 (+1% vs $179), ranging from $132 to $218 (8 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on 3M?
Over 1 year, 48% of analyst targets on 3M were profitable, for an average return of +7% (across 193 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the 3M stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $180 within 12 months, i.e. +1% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $218, the most cautious $132.
What is the 3M stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $180, +1%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (48%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is 3M overvalued?
Its P/E is 31.9, forward P/E 18.3. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.