The price-to-earnings ratio for 3M Co (NYSE: MMM) is 20.30x, which is above its average ratio. Moreover, the 36-month beta value for MMM is 0.98. Analysts have varying opinions on the stock, with 9 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 2 as “overweight,” 5 as “hold,” and 1 as “sell.”
The public float for MMM is 542.36M and currently, short sellers hold a 1.57% of that float. On March 18, 2025, MMM’s average trading volume was 4.04M shares.
MMM) stock’s latest price update
3M Co (NYSE: MMM)’s stock price has soared by 1.86 in relation to previous closing price of 150.41. Nevertheless, the company has seen a gain of 3.79% in its stock price over the last five trading days. https://247wallst.com reported 2025-03-13 that Retirement doesn’t have to be someone’s number-one priority as they get started on their professional journeys in their early-20s. That said, after one has settled into a new career, starting the retirement saving journey can put your head and shoulders above the crowd, as you aim to retire more comfortably. Furthermore, if you’re miles ahead in the game, perhaps the door to an early retirement (think the FIRE movements) could open, giving you more options as you shoot to achieve financial freedom. Of course, there are numerous early retirement success stories on Reddit, with a number of Millennials and Gen X’ers boasting nest eggs sizeable enough to retire well before the traditional (think Social Security-eligible age) finish line. Of course, an earlier retirement will be “leaner” (think less extravagant spending) than if you’d retired later. Either way, the key is staying ahead and taking advantage of any 401(k) matches an employer may offer. In this piece, we’ll explore the case of a 27-year-old who’s faring quite well, with $33,000 saved up in a Roth and close to $50,000 in the 401(k), comprising an impressive net worth of just north of the $100,000 mark. This relatively young over-achiever shared their biggest wins on Reddit. For the young readers striving to get ahead at a young age, here are the most important takeaways, at least in my view. Key Points This 27-year-old over-achiever is off to a hot start. Here’s what’s in their well-balanced $100k portfolio. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free tool can match you with a financial advisor in minutes to help you answer that today. Each advisor has been carefully vetted, and must act in your best interests. Don’t waste another minute; get started by clicking here here.(Sponsor) Keeping contributions consistent and investing in the steady blue-chips Having a look at their portfolio, it’s clear they’re not investing like many people in their age group. Indeed, someone in their late-20s would probably be likelier to speculate on the hot tech stock of the day in search of the next timely double. Instead, the Reddit user seems to have opted for “boring” stocks that, I believe, are more common in the portfolio of a much older investor (think a retiree). Indeed, investing with such a balanced approach at a young age can be a wise long-term move, given stocks don’t always go up — something many market newcomers discovered in the Trump 2.0 term. So, what’s at the core of their portfolio? First, there’s quite a bit of index funds in there, with low-cost S&P 500 ETFs topping the list. Pretty solid blue chips make up the core of this portfolio With a bit of Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ) sprinkled on top, the Reddit user has a nice balance of growth and stability. Looking further under the hood, we see some rock-solid blue-chip names like Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-B), AT&T (NYSE:T), Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT), 3M Company (NYSE:MMM) and Walmart (NYSE:WMT) — staples for many retirees. However, it’s not all boring retiree-friendly stocks. The Reddit user has a mix of “growthier” Magnificent Seven names — like Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) — to balance things out. Overall, it’s a very well-rounded and balanced portfolio that looks like it can hold up in this market hailstorm. As the market turns lower, here’s hoping the Reddit user adds to fallen positions on weakness. Indeed, the first $100,000 is just the start, as they embark on a multi-decade journey towards (early) retirement. Personally, I’d suggest adding more to index funds (S&P 500 or the QQQ) on further weakness to simplify things. A correction has struck, making it a great time to top-up on low-cost index funds, especially since the market is moving faster than one can keep up with a rather long list of individual names. As for the other names, I’d encourage the investor to do their own homework and pare positions that have become overbought. For instance, 3M and CAT stand out as names that may make sense to take profits in. The bottom line This self-guided Reddit user acts as a great example for how new investors should go about beginning their retirement journeys. They’ve got a balanced portfolio and seem well-equipped to win at the long-term game! Though they’re a tad light on tech compared to most other young people, I do think they’re well-insulated from a bursting of an AI bubble — that is, if one even exists.The post I’m 27 and have I have $33,000 in a Roth and $48,000 in my 401K. Here are some of my biggest wins. appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.
MMM’s Market Performance
3M Co (MMM) has seen a 3.79% rise in stock performance for the week, with a 3.02% gain in the past month and a 18.06% surge in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.85%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 2.69% for MMM. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is 3.05% for MMM’s stock, with a 18.98% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of MMM
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for MMM stocks, with Wells Fargo repeating the rating for MMM by listing it as a “Overweight.” The predicted price for MMM in the upcoming period, according to Wells Fargo is $170 based on the research report published on January 22, 2025 of the current year 2025.
UBS, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see MMM reach a price target of $184. The rating they have provided for MMM stocks is “Buy” according to the report published on November 13th, 2024.
MMM Trading at 4.79% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought MMM to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -2.01% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 2.69%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 2.85%, as shares surge +3.09% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +18.68% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, MMM rose by +3.79%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +55.26% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $148.68. In addition, 3M Co saw 18.68% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at MMM starting from Clarke Victoria, who sale 1,750 shares at the price of $154.22 back on Jan 31 ’25. After this action, Clarke Victoria now owns 194 shares of 3M Co, valued at $269,878 using the latest closing price.
Victoria Clarke, the Officer of 3M Co, proposed sale 1,750 shares at $154.00 during a trade that took place back on Jan 31 ’25, which means that Victoria Clarke is holding shares at $269,500 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for MMM
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.19 for the present operating margin
- 0.42 for the gross margin
The net margin for 3M Co stands at 0.16. The total capital return value is set at 0.18. Equity return is now at value 97.86, with 9.36 for asset returns.
Based on 3M Co (MMM), the company’s capital structure generated 0.77 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.14. The debt to equity ratio resting at 3.39. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 5.26.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 4.82 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 1.09. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 3.42. The receivables turnover for the company is 8.32for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.67. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 1.41.
Conclusion
To wrap up, the performance of 3M Co (MMM) has been better in recent times. The stock has received a bullish of “buy” and “hold” ratings from analysts. It is worth mentioning that the stock is currently trading in close proximity to its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
