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3M, a multinational conglomerate founded in 1902, sells tens of thousands of products ranging from sponges to respirators. The firm is well known for its extensive research and development capabilities, and it is a pioneer in inventing new use cases for its proprietary technologies. 3M is organized across three business segments: safety and industrial (representing around 44% of revenue), transportation and electronics (36%), and consumer (20%). The firm recently spun off its healthcare business, now known as Solventum. Nearly half of 3M's revenue comes from outside the Americas.

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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on 3M.
Looking at options history for 3M (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) we detected 10 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 40% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 40% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $536,211 and 3, calls, for a total amount of $167,710.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $100.0 and $165.0 for 3M, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for 3M's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of 3M's whale trades within a strike price range from $100.0 to $165.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>3M Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741623353_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$14.8</td>
<td>$14.6</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$114.9K</td>
<td align="right">326</td>
<td align="right">77</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$10.1</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$9.51</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$95.1K</td>
<td align="right">579</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$11.55</td>
<td>$11.2</td>
<td>$11.55</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$88.9K</td>
<td align="right">834</td>
<td align="right">154</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$11.55</td>
<td>$11.25</td>
<td>$11.52</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$88.9K</td>
<td align="right">834</td>
<td align="right">231</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$11.55</td>
<td>$11.15</td>
<td>$11.34</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$87.3K</td>
<td align="right">834</td>
<td align="right">77</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About 3M</h3>
3M, a multinational conglomerate founded in 1902, sells tens of thousands of products ranging from sponges to respirators. The firm is well known for its extensive research and development capabilities, and it is a pioneer in inventing new use cases for its proprietary technologies. 3M is organized across three business segments: safety and industrial (representing around 44% of revenue), transportation and electronics (36%), and consumer (20%). The firm recently spun off its healthcare business, now known as Solventum. Nearly half of 3M's revenue comes from outside the Americas.
In light of the recent options history for 3M, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is 3M Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,090,483, with MMM's price up by 1.49%, positioned at $148.48.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 50 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About 3M</h3>
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $137.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital has revised its rating downward to Underperform, adjusting the price target to $96. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Buy rating on 3M with a target price of $179. 
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A Closer Look at 3M's Options Market Dynamics

Analysts' ratings for 3M (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 11 analysts.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated 3M and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $147.0, accompanied by a high estimate of $179.00 and a low estimate of $96.00. This current average has increased by 3.52% from the previous average price target of $142.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741284076_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive 3M is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Obin</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$179.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deane Dray</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deane Dray</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Obin</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Kaplowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$152.00</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$161.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Tusa</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$162.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joe O'Dea</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Tusa</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$162.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$161.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Swanson</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to 3M. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of 3M compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for 3M's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of 3M's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About 3M</h2>
3M, a multinational conglomerate founded in 1902, sells tens of thousands of products ranging from sponges to respirators. The firm is well known for its extensive research and development capabilities, and it is a pioneer in inventing new use cases for its proprietary technologies. 3M is organized across three business segments: safety and industrial (representing around 44% of revenue), transportation and electronics (36%), and consumer (20%). The firm recently spun off its healthcare business, now known as Solventum. Nearly half of 3M's revenue comes from outside the Americas.
<h3>3M: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Revenue Growth: 3M's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 0.13%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Net Margin: 3M's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 12.11%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): 3M's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 17.16%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): 3M's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 1.8%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 3.56.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
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Analyst Ratings

Beyond The Numbers: 11 Analysts Discuss 3M Stock

B of A Securities analyst Andrew Obin maintains 3M (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $175 to $179.

Price Target

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on 3M, Raises Price Target to $179

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on 3M.
Looking at options history for 3M (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) we detected 16 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 50% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 37% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 13 are puts, for a total amount of $785,606 and 3, calls, for a total amount of $82,041.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $125.0 to $165.0 for 3M over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for 3M's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of 3M's whale trades within a strike price range from $125.0 to $165.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>3M 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741031148_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$14.1</td>
<td>$13.45</td>
<td>$13.51</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$104.4K</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
<td align="right">528</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$13.8</td>
<td>$13.45</td>
<td>$13.53</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$94.8K</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
<td align="right">598</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$13.75</td>
<td>$13.45</td>
<td>$13.45</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$94.1K</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
<td align="right">738</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$13.75</td>
<td>$13.45</td>
<td>$13.45</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$94.1K</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
<td align="right">668</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$13.95</td>
<td>$13.95</td>
<td>$13.95</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$77.1K</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
<td align="right">147</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About 3M</h3>
3M, a multinational conglomerate founded in 1902, sells tens of thousands of products ranging from sponges to respirators. The firm is well known for its extensive research and development capabilities, and it is a pioneer in inventing new use cases for its proprietary technologies. 3M is organized across three business segments: safety and industrial (representing around 44% of revenue), transportation and electronics (36%), and consumer (20%). The firm recently spun off its healthcare business, now known as Solventum. Nearly half of 3M's revenue comes from outside the Americas.
In light of the recent options history for 3M, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of 3M</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,860,471, with MMM's price down by -0.73%, positioned at $153.99.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 57 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About 3M</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $96.0.
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What Happened: Bitcoin was a top performer in 2024, rising over 100% and hitting multiple all-time highs throughout the year, including shortly after Donald Trump won the 2024 presidency.
While Bitcoin rebounded in January, the leading cryptocurrency has since reversed course, down 10.4% year-to-date in 2025. Once seen as a hedge against interest rates, inflation, and macroeconomic concerns, Bitcoin is now declining alongside other traditionally perceived safe-haven assets.
Magnificent Seven stocks, which were also top performers in recent years, have also been underperformers in 2025, compared to the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>). Here are the year-to-date returns.
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<li>Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>): -2.4%</li>
<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): -5.3%</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>): -10.4%</li>
<li>Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>): +9.9%</li>
<li>Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>): -6.4%</li>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>): -12.8%</li>
<li>Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>): -24.5%</li>
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Compare that to the SPY, which is trading nearly even with its starting year price with a current share price of $585.03. At the time of writing, the ETF is up 39 cents on the year, or 0.07%.
Technology stocks have also outperformed in recent years, helping boost the investment returns of the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>). The ETF, which is heavily weighted in tech stocks, is down 2.0% year-to-date in 2025.
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The Outperformers: While Bitcoin, tech and the Magnificent Seven stocks are down year-to-date in 2025, there are several places that are outperforming the broad market.
One of the top places is the Dow Jones Industrial Average, tracked by the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>). The ETF is up 2.1% year-to-date in 2025, outperforming the SPY and QQQ. This often happens during periods of economic uncertainty or when industrial and manufacturing investments are stronger than technology investments.
Of the 30 Dow Jones Industrial Average stocks, 19 are positive year-to-date in 2025—a sharp contrast to the Magnificent Seven, where only one of seven stocks is in the green this year.
Among the Dow Jones Industrial Average stocks, these are the top gainers year-to-date that are each up by double digits:
<ul>
<li>Amgen Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>): +17.5%</li>
<li>International Business Machines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>): +16.4%</li>
<li>3M Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>): +14.2%</li>
<li>Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>): +13.7%</li>
<li>Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>): +12.8%</li>
<li>Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>): +10.9%</li>
</ul>
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>, NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) shares are up 12.3% year-to-date in 2025, despite struggles from its top portfolio holding, Apple. The Warren Buffett-led conglomerate has a history of outperforming the S&amp;P 500, and 2025 could be another strong year.
Perhaps among the bigger surprises for outperformers in 2025 are Chinese stocks. Using <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent022825&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">the Benzinga Pro </a>screener tool and looking for the top performing stocks year-to-date with market capitalizations of $1 billion or more revealed Xpeng Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) and Alibaba Group Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) among the top performers up 82% and 57% respectively.
Chinese ETFs are also performing well in 2025, here are the returns of some of the largest:
<ul>
<li>KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWEB#NYSE">KWEB</a>): +17.4%</li>
<li>iShares China Larce-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>): +17.2%</li>
<li>iShares MSCI China ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHI#NASDAQ">MCHI</a>): +15.9%</li>
</ul>
The strong returns of several Chinese stocks and the ETFs come as the country faces<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/44010093/trumps-plan-for-canada-mexico-china-tariffs-to-start-march-4-could-shake-stock-market"> proposed additional tariffs</a> from President Donald Trump.
With only two months of 2025 behind us, the landscape could change significantly in the next 10 months.
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RBC Capital analyst Deane Dray reiterates 3M (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) with a Underperform and maintains $96 price target.

Reiteration

RBC Capital Reiterates Underperform on 3M, Maintains $96 Price Target

3M CEO Says: Will Look To Divest Some Businesses Over Time That Have Slower Growth Or Lower Margins; Plans To Invest $3.5B In Research And Development In The Next Three Years; Plans To Launch 1,000 New Products In The Next Three Years

Guidance

3M Provides Outlook For 2025 Investor Day; For 2026 And 2027, Sees Organic Sales Growth That Will Outperform Macro, Operating Margin Of ~25% By 2027, Sees High-Single Digit EPS Growth Annually

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>YMM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$250.0K</td>
<td>8.6K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$108.0K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$51.4K</td>
<td>399</td>
<td>366</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$119.9K</td>
<td>949</td>
<td>276</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CYD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$44.3K</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>247</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$42.6K</td>
<td>129</td>
<td>240</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PSN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$27.5K</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>177</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$55.9K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>113</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$85.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$38.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>63</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding YMM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YMM#NYSE">YMM</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 116 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 5000 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $250.0K, with a price of $50.0 per contract. There were 8681 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5046 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on February 28, 2025. Parties traded 1368 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $108.0K, with a price of $79.0 per contract. There were 4475 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3149 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding VRT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 81 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 42 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.4K, with a price of $1225.0 per contract. There were 399 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 366 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BE#NYSE">BE</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 326 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 275 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $119.9K, with a price of $436.0 per contract. There were 949 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 276 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CYD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYD#NYSE">CYD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 52 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 247 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.3K, with a price of $180.0 per contract. There were 15 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 247 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MMM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on March 7, 2025. Parties traded 222 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 36 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.6K, with a price of $192.0 per contract. There were 129 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 240 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PSN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSN#NYSE">PSN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 52 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 86 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.5K, with a price of $320.0 per contract. There were 3 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 177 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FDX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 326 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 54 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.9K, with a price of $1037.0 per contract. There were 1154 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 113 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 326 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $85.0K, with a price of $850.0 per contract. There were 1088 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 101 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 81 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.3K, with a price of $766.0 per contract. There were 1066 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 63 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Industrials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

3M Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) has partnered with General Motors Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/business-and-professional-services/3m-and-gm-partner-on-first-ever-robotic-paint-repair-system-on-mo-987711" rel="noreferrer noopener">introduce </a>an advancement in automotive production: automated paint repair on an active assembly line.
This partnership integrates 3 M&#8217;s Finesse-it Robotic Paint Repair System, combining robotics, process modeling, and abrasive technology to identify and fix paint defects during the manufacturing process.
The system has been deployed at GM&#8217;s Spring Hill plant in Tennessee, which produces Cadillac SUVs, with plans for potential expansion to other locations.
3 M&#8217;s robotic system tackles a widespread issue in the automotive sector: correcting paint imperfections during production.
&#8220;At GM, many of our processes are already automated and this is a very complicated area to think about automating,&#8221; said GM&#8217;s Director of Paint Polymers and Additive Manufacturing, Ryan Odegaard.
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&#8220;If you have a customer-facing product, you have to make sure that that paint finish is perfect because it&#8217;s the first thing you see when you go into a dealership.&#8221;
When repairs are done by hand, they can be labor-intensive and unpredictable. The Finesse-it system, in contrast, improves both speed and accuracy.
It employs an advanced vision system to inspect the vehicle for surface flaws, gathering data to develop the best repair strategy.
&#8220;We are streaming information to that robot approximately every 10 milliseconds,&#8221; said Marcus Pelletier, Global R&amp;D Director of Systems Development at 3M
&#8220;Because we&#8217;re doing it in real-time, if we detect something when the tool touches the car … we can modify our trajectories dynamically on the fly so that we end in the right spot every time.&#8221;
Price Action: MMM shares are trading higher by 0.16% at $149.22 at the last check Wednesday.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EOSE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$35.1K</td>
<td>19.7K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HTZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$37.5K</td>
<td>769</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JOBY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>11.6K</td>
<td>928</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
<td>$36.2K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>607</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$470.00</td>
<td>$2.2 million</td>
<td>919</td>
<td>400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$34.3K</td>
<td>76</td>
<td>368</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>639</td>
<td>315</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FWRD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$27.7K</td>
<td>678</td>
<td>253</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$50.9K</td>
<td>759</td>
<td>112</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$42.2K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>102</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For EOSE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOSE#NASDAQ">EOSE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 86 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.1K, with a price of $35.0 per contract. There were 19705 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10540 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HTZ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTZ#NASDAQ">HTZ</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 30 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 1500 contract(s) at a $4.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 40 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.5K, with a price of $25.0 per contract. There were 769 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5502 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JOBY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JOBY#NYSE">JOBY</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 57 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 900 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.0K, with a price of $40.0 per contract. There were 11665 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 928 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $109.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.2K, with a price of $145.0 per contract. There were 1611 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 607 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 695 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $470.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $2.2 million, with a price of $11275.0 per contract. There were 919 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 400 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MMM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 394 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 52 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.3K, with a price of $665.0 per contract. There were 76 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 368 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CSX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSX#NASDAQ">CSX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 30 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 350 contract(s) at a $32.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $80.0 per contract. There were 639 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 315 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FWRD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FWRD#NASDAQ">FWRD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 30 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 241 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.7K, with a price of $115.0 per contract. There were 678 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 253 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMR#NYSE">SMR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 86 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.9K, with a price of $510.0 per contract. There were 759 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 112 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 331 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 63 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.2K, with a price of $670.0 per contract. There were 5850 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 102 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
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A significant insider transaction involving the exercise of company stock options was reported on February 13, by William M Brown, Chief Executive Officer at 3M (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>), as per the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: Brown, Chief Executive Officer at 3M, exercised stock options for 0 shares of MMM stock. This information was disclosed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000066740/000112760225004699//Archives/edgar/data/66740/000112760225004699/0001127602-25-004699-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday. The exercise price of the options was $0.0 per share.
3M shares are trading, exhibiting down of 0.06% and priced at $147.9 during Friday's morning. This values Brown's 0 shares at $0.
<h3>Delving into 3M's Background</h3>
3M, a multinational conglomerate founded in 1902, sells tens of thousands of products ranging from sponges to respirators. The firm is well known for its extensive research and development capabilities, and it is a pioneer in inventing new use cases for its proprietary technologies. 3M is organized across three business segments: safety and industrial (representing around 44% of revenue), transportation and electronics (36%), and consumer (20%). The firm recently spun off its healthcare business, now known as Solventum. Nearly half of 3M's revenue comes from outside the Americas.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: 3M's Finances</h3>
Revenue Challenges: 3M's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -4.51%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Analyzing Profitability Metrics:
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Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 37.7%, indicating concerns regarding cost management and overall profitability relative to its industry counterparts.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): 3M's EPS lags behind the industry average, indicating concerns and potential challenges with a current EPS of 1.34.
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Debt Management: 3M's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 3.39, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
Navigating Market Valuation:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: 3M's P/E ratio of 20.48 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a P/S ratio of 3.34 below industry standards, the stock shows potential undervaluation, making it an appealing investment option for those focusing on sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With an EV/EBITDA ratio lower than industry averages at 11.76, 3M could be considered undervalued.
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Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
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<h3>Why Pay Attention to Insider Transactions</h3>
In the complex landscape of investment decisions, investors should approach insider transactions as part of a comprehensive analysis, considering various elements.
Within the legal framework, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities as per Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
The initiation of a new purchase by a company insider serves as a strong indication that they expect the stock to rise.
However, insider sells may not always signal a bearish view and can be influenced by various factors.
<h3>Exploring Key Transaction Codes</h3>
When dissecting transactions, the focal point for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> is often those occurring in the open market, meticulously detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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3M's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) short percent of float has risen 7.94% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.29 million shares sold short, which is 1.36% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.36 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>3M Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739382320_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for 3M has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing 3M's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, 3M's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.63%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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3M Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) has declared a dividend of $0.73 per share for the first quarter of 2025, set to be <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/n43481711/3m-board-declares-quarterly-dividend" rel="noreferrer noopener">distributed on March 12, 2025</a>.
Shareholders on record by the close of business on February 14, 2025, will be eligible to receive the dividend.
The dividend is a 4.3% increase from the dividend of $0.70 announced in the<a target="_blank" href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/3m-board-declares-quarterly-dividend-302296978.html" rel="noreferrer noopener"> fourth quarter of FY24</a>.
Also, 3M revealed approval to buy back as much as $7.5 billion of its outstanding shares. This new authorization replaces the previous repurchase program and will remain active until the company opts to end it.
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The timing of share buybacks will be influenced by market conditions and other pertinent factors.
As of the end of December 2024, the company had a total of 539.47 million common shares in circulation, with 57,056 shareholders of record.
Recently, the company reported fourth-quarter net sales of $6.01 billion, a slight increase of 0.13% year-over-year. Adjusted EPS was $1.68, down 2% Y/Y, beating the consensus of $1.66.
On Monday, the company said it is joining the US-JOINT Consortium, a partnership of 12 semiconductor suppliers to drive research and development in next-generation semiconductor advanced packaging and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/n43439193/3m-joins-consortium-to-accelerate-semiconductor-technology-in-the-us" rel="noreferrer noopener">back-end processing technologies</a>.
Price Action: MMM shares are trading higher by 0.24% at $152.05 in premarket at the last check Wednesday.
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