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3M (NYSE: MMM) announced second-quarter 2026 financial results, highlighting mid-single-digit sales growth and operating margins of approximately 25%. Chairman and CEO William Brown attributed the performance to progress on strategic priorities and disciplined execution. Adjusted sales exclude manufactured PFAS products, as noted in the company’s disclosures. The results exceeded internal expectations, driving confidence in the updated guidance.

The company increased its full-year 2026 guidance following strong first-half performance and continued momentum. This adjustment does not yet account for the July 1, 2026 acquisition of Madison Fire & Rescue. 3M cautioned that certain forward-looking items, such as GAAP financial measures, are not included due to forecasting limitations. Investors were directed to supplemental financial information on the company’s website for further details.

3M will host an investor teleconference at 9 a.m. ET (8 a.m. CT) on July 21, 2026, to discuss the results. Participants can access the call via the company’s investor relations platform. Consolidated financial statements and non-GAAP supplemental measures are available on 3M’s website under the quarterly earnings section.

Forward-looking statements in the report are subject to risks and uncertainties outlined in 3M’s 2025 Form 10-K. The company assumes no obligation to update projections and advises caution against undue reliance on these statements. Additional risk factors are detailed in SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, which are periodically updated.