3M: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

3M reported strong Q3 2026 earnings with expanding profit margins and raised full-year guidance. Key highlights include a $6 billion Amazon partnership for data center optical connectors, 34% year-to-date growth in new product sales, and successful pricing discipline offsetting rising raw material costs. The company projects organic growth exceeding 3.5% for the full year.