How to buy 3M Company shares in 2025
3M Company ($MMM) manufactures a diverse range of products across industries including healthcare, consumer goods, industrial adhesives and safety equipment, focusing on innovation and efficiency.👉 Read on to learn about 3M Company and how to buy $MMM shares in a few easy steps.
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How to buy 3M Company stock in 5 steps
When investing in shares - whether MMM or otherwise - it’s important to consider your financial position, investing goals and risk tolerance. Before making any investment decision, it’s wise to consider your current circumstances and consult with a financial planner or advisor. If you decide that investing in 3M Company is right for you, then consider the following steps.
1. Open an investing account
To buy 3M Company stock in Australia, you’ll need to sign up to an investing platform with access to the U.S. share market. Stake offers seamless access to 12,000+ stocks and ETFs across the U.S. and Australian markets, including MMM.
2. Fund your account
Once you’ve opened an account, you’ll need to deposit funds to allow you to buy MMM shares. With Stake, you can deposit via bank transfer, debit/credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or set up a recurring deposit using PayTo.
3. Search for 3M Company or MMM
Find your prospective investment by searching the name or ticker symbol of the company. If you’re using Stake, you can easily search on our web trading platform or the Stake app.
4. Place an order for MMM shares
The next step is to place an order for the number of 3M Company shares you’d like to buy. Be sure to check the market is open and ensure the order type and volume align with your investment plan.
5. Monitor your investment
Once your order executes, you should keep an eye on the company’s performance and monitor the performance of your portfolio. Check regularly to ensure your investment is aligned with your financial goals.
Put it on repeat?
If you intend to regularly purchase MMM shares, you could consider setting up a recurring investment. On Stake, you can set up a consistent purchase order for 3M Company shares which may be useful if you’re thinking of investing in the company over the long term.
3M Company company overview
3M Company is a global conglomerate that produces over 60,000 products used in various sectors including healthcare, industrial, consumer goods and safety. Founded in 1902, 3M’s product range spans adhesive tapes, medical supplies, personal protective equipment, abrasives and consumer products like Post-it notes and Scotch tape. The company leverages its extensive research and development capabilities to innovate and create solutions that improve lives and business efficiency, emphasising sustainability, quality and technology. 3M’s vision is to improve lives through innovation. The company focuses on using its technology platforms to create products that solve real-world problems and drive value for its customers, partners and communities.
3M Company share price performance
The 3M Company share price was US$146.10 (+3.11%) as of market close.
Key metrics for 3M Company
Get a breakdown of 3M Company’s financial metrics.
| Latest market close | US$146.10 |
| Market capitalisation | US$79.32B |
| PE Ratio | 20.14 |
| Earnings per share | US$7.26 |
| Day change | +3.11% |
| 52-week high | US$156.35 |
| 52-week low | US$85.48 |
Data updated as of March 15, 2025.
Schedule a recurring investment in 3M Company
Put your favourites on repeat - like 3M Company - with a recurring investment on Stake. It’s a great way to build towards long-term goals and a convenient method to stay consistent with your investing habits.
You’re always in control, it’s easy to hit pause or skip a scheduled order.
Does 3M Company pay dividends?
Yes, 3M Company pays dividends.
| Dividend yield | 2.00% |
Data updated as of March 15, 2025.
What is the 3M Company price target?
The average price target for MMM is US$154.5 across 6 combined analyst ratings.
The suggestion is to BUY with 67% of analysts suggesting to buy, 17% suggest hold and 16% suggest sell.
Analyst ratings and price targets are provided for informational purposes by our market data partner, Benzinga, and do not constitute a recommendation to make an investment decision. Future forecasts are not a reliable indicator of future performance.
How to sell 3M Company shares?
The process of selling 3M Company shares on Stake is similar to purchasing them. If you already own MMM shares on the platform and looking to sell, follow these steps:
- Open Stake, head to your Holdings and find 3M Company
- Select Sell
- Choose the order type, number of shares/dollar value and the desired price (if applicable)
- Review your Sell order
- Follow the prompts to submit your order
Watch this video to see just how simple it is to buy and sell shares on Stake.
Is it a good time to buy 3M Company shares?
Like any investment, 3M Company may be a suitable option for some, but not for others. It’s important to understand that investing in any financial instrument comes with a certain level of risk.
You should always conduct your own research and consider your personal financial circumstances before buying $MMM shares. When researching, consider the company’s financial health, future prospects, current market conditions and whether or not it aligns with your investment strategy.
What are some similar stocks to MMM?
Honeywell International Inc. ($HON): Honeywell is a diversified industrial conglomerate providing aerospace, building technologies, performance materials and safety solutions, overlapping with 3M’s focus on industrial, safety and technological products. Illinois Tool Works Inc. ($ITW): Illinois Tool Works manufactures a broad range of engineered components and specialty products for industrial markets, similar to 3M's offerings in adhesives, chemicals and other industrial solutions. Johnson & Johnson ($JNJ): Johnson & Johnson is a leading healthcare conglomerate producing consumer health, pharmaceutical and medical device products, with some overlap in medical supplies and consumer products with 3M’s healthcare and consumer segments.
What are some ETFs that hold MMM?
Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund ($XLI): XLI tracks the performance of industrial companies in the S&P 500, holding 3M as a significant component along with other leaders in industrials, manufacturing and machinery. Vanguard Industrials ETF ($VIS): VIS provides exposure to a range of U.S. industrial stocks, including 3M, offering a diversified mix of companies in manufacturing, engineering and industrial product solutions. iShares U.S. Industrials ETF ($IYJ): IYJ focuses on U.S. industrial sector stocks, with 3M among its holdings, giving exposure to a variety of companies across aerospace, machinery, transportation and other industrial segments.
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3M Company Common Questions
- Sign up to Stake on desktop or via the Stake app
- Activate Stake wall-st
- Deposit funds via bank transfer, credit/debit card, Apple Pay/Google Pay or PayTo
- Place a buy order for 3M Company
- Monitor your investment
Fractional shares allow U.S. investors to purchase a portion of a share in lieu of an entire stock. This can be advantageous for some investors who seek to hold a company in their portfolio but don’t want to pay for a full share.
So, in the case of 3M Company, you could buy in with as little as US$10 instead of paying for a full share which was valued at US$150.64 at last market close.
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