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3M shares what happened during their third-quarter earnings call for 2026.

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3M's sales from existing businesses grew 3.3% in Q3, and profit per share rose 12%; it also raised its 2026 company forecast. Results include Madison Fire and Rescue and a change in how purchase costs are counted, but the sales, profit, and higher forecast point to a stronger business picture.

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The stronger sales, profit, and cash generation give 3M more room to invest in products and improve its business. Strong orders support the higher company forecast, and productivity gains helped lift profit. Some results include Madison Fire and Rescue and a change in how purchase costs are reported, so not every comparison is direct. Still, the call describes rising sales, profit, and expected growth.

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