3M (MMM) released its Q3 2018 results on October 23rd. Investors did not take well to the results nor the downward EPS guidance and promptly lopped ~$8.80 off the share price. Despite lower guidance, this is not the type of company long-term investors should give up on. There are certainly a number of headwinds 3M [...]
Summary While MMM reported Q3 results on October 23rd and revised FY2018 earnings downward, the revised FY2018 EPS projections are 11 % - 13% higher than FY2017 results. MMM will be holding its Investor Day on November 15th at which time management will lay out its 5-year plan and the framework for that plan. View [...]
This is a classic example of why I focus on investing for the long-term. This company released its Q2 2018 results and Mr. Market immediately lopped $4.83B from this company's market cap relative to the previous business day's market cap. By market close, this company's market value exceeded that of the prior business day. [...]
Summary Skip excitement when it comes to investing. Hold shares in dependable companies with competitive advantages such as this company. Markets are irrational in the short-term. ~$4.83B in market value was lopped off this company’s market cap the morning of July 24th but that was fully recovered by the end of the trading day. Shares [...]
Many investors root for higher stock prices. If you are a long-term investor, however, you should really embrace lower stock prices if the lower prices are not a result of a permanent impairment to the company. I recognize why, if you are a short-term ‘investor’, you get excited when a company’s stock price in which [...]
This is an introduction to my 3M stock analysis which is based on Q1 2018 results and revised projections for FY2018. In my October 9, 2017 article I viewed MMM as being overvalued. I now view MMM as fairly valued and have increased my position in the company. Summary MMM released its Q1 2018 results [...]
Summary MMM released its Q1 2018 results on April 24, 2018 and revised its projected FY2018 GAAP EPS while leaving its adjusted projected EPS estimate unchanged. In my opinion, MMM was overvalued earlier in 2018 and the recent pullback has prompted me to increase my position. The company’s stock price could certainly pullback further but [...]
Summary JP Morgan’s analyst downgraded 3M to “Sell’ In September 2017. Some investors voiced their displeasure on blogs and message boards. In a January 2017 post I indicated I thought MMM was expensive. The price has just ratcheted up subsequent to that post. I am cautiously optimistic JP Morgan’s analyst’s call will be correct and [...]
Summary This 3M stock analysis is based on Q4 and FY 2016 results and outlook for fiscal 2017 released January 24, 2017. 3M reported strong result in FY2016 thus enabling it to return $6.431B to shareholders via share repurchases or dividends. 3M has been taking advantage of favorable interest rates and has increased LTD from [...]
