3M (NYSE:MMM) 株価情報

3M, a multinational conglomerate founded in 1902, sells tens of thousands of products ranging from sponges to respirators. The firm is well known for its extensive research and development capabilities, and it is a pioneer in inventing new use cases for its proprietary technologies. 3M is organized across three business segments: safety and industrial (representing around 44% of revenue), transportation and electronics (36%), and consumer (20%). The firm recently spun off its healthcare business, now known as Solventum. Nearly half of 3M's revenue comes from outside the Americas.

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ウルフ・リサーチによる3M（NYSE：MMM）最新の分析は、同社の見通しにおいてかなりのアップグレードを示し、「Peer Perform」から「Outperform」に格付けが変わり、2024年末には株1株あたり125ドルという強固な目標株価を設定しました

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Shares of companies within the broader industrial sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness after Fed Chair Powell made remarks at the Economic Club. Stocks across sectors may also be weighed down on trade tension fears after after the United States informed NVIDIA that it may require a license to export chips to China.

On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer said no to Ardmore Shipping Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASC#NYSE">ASC</a>). &#8220;I don't like the situation because a lot of what is carried is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ASC/earnings">tariffed,&#8221; he added</a>.
On Feb. 19, Ardmore Shipping posted better-than-expected earnings and sales results for its fourth quarter.
&#8220;It's a big international, and right now, big internationals are really frowned upon,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about 3M Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>). &#8220;If you can own it through the cycle, again, I think it is a good situation.&#8221;
On Monday, Citigroup analyst Andrew Kaplowitz maintained 3M with a Neutral rating and lowered the price target from $152 to $142.
Cramer said Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLNT#NYSE">PLNT</a>) is doing better than expected. &#8220;I think you have a winner.&#8221;
Guggenheim analyst John Heinbockel supported his view on Tuesday, maintaining Planet Fitness as a Buy and raising the price target from $105 to $110.
When asked about Powell Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>), he said, &#8220;If you're willing to hold on for the next cycle, it's fine. But I've got to tell you, it's considered to be a data center play, and people think that data centers are slowing down, and that's the case with Powell Industries too.&#8221;
On the earnings front, Powell Industries reported quarterly earnings of $2.86 per share on Feb. 6, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $2.61 per share. The company also reported quarterly sales of $241.43 million, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $232.62 million.
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<li>Ardmore Shipping shares fell 0.4% to settle at $8.92 on Monday.</li>
<li>Planet Fitness shares gained 0.1% to close at $97.59 during the session.</li>
<li>Powell Industries&#8217; shares fell 0.7% to settle at $171.97.</li>
<li>3M shares rose 0.1% to close at $136.01 on Monday.</li>
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Jim Cramer: Planet Fitness Is Doing Better Than Expected, Says No To This Industrial Stock

Citigroup analyst Andrew Kaplowitz maintains 3M (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $152 to $142.

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Citigroup Maintains Neutral on 3M, Lowers Price Target to $142

B of A Securities analysts Andrew Obin and Sabrina Abrams shared their expectations for industrial stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ahead of first-quarter earnings</a>.
The analysts project the earnings to be a beat or at par, which is expected to be supported by strong second-quarter performances from industrial distributors like Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FAST#NASDAQ">FAST</a>) and MSCI Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSCI#NYSE">MSCI</a>).
The analyst adds that a key risk is that investors won&#8217;t see any &#8220;bad&#8221; news, negative surprises, or downward estimate revisions until the second-quarter earnings season. He projects companies maintaining or lowering 2025 guidance.
Obin and Abrams anticipate capital expenditure and operating expense decisions to be made in the mid-to-late second quarter, positioning the third quarter as a potential earnings trough.
In particular, they foresee increased U.S. investment, particularly in areas with lower labor intensity and established supply chain infrastructure that can be scaled efficiently.
The analyst says that pricing power remains a potential upside risk to the outlook, while a broader economic downturn could weigh on results.
Following the April 9 announcement of a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs, the analysts are proactively reducing the estimates due to elevated uncertainty and the continuation of established tariffs (minimum 10%, with<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44779286/trumps-tariff-pause-stirs-markets-goldman-sachs-reverses-recession-call-and-more-this-week-in-economy"> some as high as 145% on Chinese imports)</a>.
They lowered the second-quarter adjusted EPS forecast by 9%, the full-year 2025 forecast by 6%, and the 2026 forecast by 3.5%.
Overall, the analysts revised the price forecast for 22 companies in the sector ahead of the earnings season.
Obin and Abrams named 3M Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>), Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>) and GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>) as their top picks.
3M: They lowered the price forecast from $179 to $170 (with a Buy rating) and project margin upside driven by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/mmm/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">ongoing cost reduction initiatives</a>.
For the first quarter, Obin and Abrams forecast adjusted EPS of $1.73 (slightly below consensus of $1.75) and organic revenue growth of 1.4% (vs consensus of 1.8%).
Johnson Controls: The analysts slashed the price forecast from $100 to $95 and wrote that the company remains <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/jci/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a portfolio transformation story.</a> They estimate quarterly adjusted EPS of $0.79 (in line with consensus).
GE Vernova: The analysts see a price <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GEV/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">forecast of $485 at a Buy rating</a>.
They believe the company stands out for delivering some of the strongest earnings growth in their coverage despite lingering concerns about slower data center electricity demand.
The analysts expect decent first-quarter orders (but not huge) and a potential upside from margins.
They estimate the first-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $0.3 billion (in line with the Visible Alpha consensus), with 2% year-over-year revenue growth (6% on an organic basis) and adjusted EPS of $0.08.
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Shares of companies within the broader industrial sector are trading lower as stocks pull back after surging Wednesday following President Trump's tariff pause announcement.

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards 3M (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in MMM usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 15 extraordinary options activities for 3M. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 53% leaning bullish and 46% bearish. Among these notable options, 12 are puts, totaling $1,016,438, and 3 are calls, amounting to $141,755.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $120.0 to $170.0 for 3M over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for 3M's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across 3M's significant trades, within a strike price range of $120.0 to $170.0, over the past month.
<h3>3M 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744304436_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.6</td>
<td>$15.15</td>
<td>$15.35</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$116.7K</td>
<td align="right">870</td>
<td align="right">231</td>
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<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.6</td>
<td>$15.05</td>
<td>$15.35</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$116.1K</td>
<td align="right">870</td>
<td align="right">154</td>
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<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.65</td>
<td>$15.15</td>
<td>$15.15</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$115.4K</td>
<td align="right">870</td>
<td align="right">385</td>
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<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.95</td>
<td>$14.35</td>
<td>$14.67</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$111.4K</td>
<td align="right">870</td>
<td align="right">77</td>
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<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$19.1</td>
<td>$17.9</td>
<td>$18.43</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$106.3K</td>
<td align="right">395</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<h3>About 3M</h3>
3M, a multinational conglomerate founded in 1902, sells tens of thousands of products ranging from sponges to respirators. The firm is well known for its extensive research and development capabilities, and it is a pioneer in inventing new use cases for its proprietary technologies. 3M is organized across three business segments: safety and industrial (representing around 44% of revenue), transportation and electronics (36%), and consumer (20%). The firm recently spun off its healthcare business, now known as Solventum. Nearly half of 3M's revenue comes from outside the Americas.
Having examined the options trading patterns of 3M, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of 3M</h3>
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<li>With a trading volume of 1,624,002, the price of MMM is down by -5.28%, reaching $131.01.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 12 days from now.</li>
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<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About 3M</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $150.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on 3M, maintaining a target price of $160. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Overweight rating for 3M, targeting a price of $140. 
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Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell maintains 3M (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $165 to $160.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on 3M, Lowers Price Target to $160

The Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NASDAQ">XLI</a>) declined 2.4% to $123.71 Thursday morning, giving back part of its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44720006/markets-take-off-as-trump-announces-90-day-tariff-pause-for-non-retaliating-nations-slaps-china-with-125-duty">dramatic gains</a> from the prior session, as investors moved to lock in profits despite a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/04/44733390/march-inflation-rate-cools-far-more-than-expected-raises-hopes-for-near-term-fed-rate-cuts">surprisingly soft inflation report</a> that reinforced Wednesday's bullish macro shift.
What To Know: After surging more than 9% on news of President Donald Trump's 90-day pause on tariffs for non-retaliatory nations, XLI was down nearly 2% by mid-morning, reflecting broader market weakness and cautious repositioning.
The retreat comes even as fresh data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed inflation <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/04/44733390/march-inflation-rate-cools-far-more-than-expected-raises-hopes-for-near-term-fed-rate-cuts">cooling more sharply</a> than expected in March. Headline CPI fell to 2.4% year-over-year, the lowest since September, while core inflation eased to 2.8%, a level not seen in four years. Monthly inflation contracted by 0.1% — the weakest print since May 2020 — helped by a 6.3% drop in gasoline prices.
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The inflation data added to optimism that the front-loaded impact of tariffs may be less damaging than feared. However, that wasn't enough to extend Wednesday's euphoric rally, which saw the S&amp;P 500 post its largest one-day percentage gain since 2008.
What Else: XLI, which tracks U.S. industrial giants like Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), General Electric Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), Union Pacific Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>), Honeywell International Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) and 3M Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>), is particularly sensitive to trade policy, global demand expectations and inflation. 
While the tariff pause and disinflationary surprise support a more favorable backdrop for cyclical sectors, Thursday's pullback likely reflects near-term profit taking after outsized gains and lingering uncertainty around the durability of the policy shift.
Markets are now recalibrating expectations ahead of the Federal Reserve's May meeting, with rate cut odds rising sharply post-CPI.
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General Electric And Caterpillar Lead XLI Pullback: What's Going On?

Ratings for 3M (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) were provided by 10 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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Analysts have set 12-month price targets for 3M, revealing an average target of $150.0, a high estimate of $179.00, and a low estimate of $96.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 2.6% increase from the previous average price target of $146.20.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744138814_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive 3M. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
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&#x7C;Stephen Tusa &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $140.00&#x7C;$165.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Andrew Obin &#x7C;B of A Securities &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $179.00&#x7C;$175.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Deane Dray &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Underperform &#x7C; $96.00&#x7C;$96.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Deane Dray &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Underperform &#x7C; $96.00&#x7C;$96.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Andrew Obin &#x7C;B of A Securities &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $175.00&#x7C;$160.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Andrew Kaplowitz &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $152.00&#x7C;$142.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Julian Mitchell &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $165.00&#x7C;$161.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Stephen Tusa &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $165.00&#x7C;$162.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joe O'Dea &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $170.00&#x7C;$140.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Stephen Tusa &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $162.00&#x7C;$165.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to 3M. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of 3M compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of 3M's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
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Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of 3M's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into 3M's Background</h2>
3M, a multinational conglomerate founded in 1902, sells tens of thousands of products ranging from sponges to respirators. The firm is well known for its extensive research and development capabilities, and it is a pioneer in inventing new use cases for its proprietary technologies. 3M is organized across three business segments: safety and industrial (representing around 44% of revenue), transportation and electronics (36%), and consumer (20%). The firm recently spun off its healthcare business, now known as Solventum. Nearly half of 3M's revenue comes from outside the Americas.
<h3>Financial Insights: 3M</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3M period, 3M showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 0.13% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: 3M's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 12.11%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): 3M's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 17.16%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): 3M's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.8% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 3.56.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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3M Stock: A Deep Dive Into Analyst Perspectives (10 Ratings)

JP Morgan analyst Stephen Tusa maintains 3M (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $165 to $140.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on 3M, Lowers Price Target to $140

3M's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) short percent of float has risen 24.68% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 10.65 million shares sold short, which is 1.97% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.17 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>3M Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744038018_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for 3M has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing 3M's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, 3M's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.24%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Short Sellers

Short Ideas

Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on 3M?

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on 3M (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with MMM, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 8 uncommon options trades for 3M.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $98,405, and 5 are calls, for a total amount of $271,631.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $130.0 to $165.0 for 3M during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for 3M's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of 3M's whale trades within a strike price range from $130.0 to $165.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>3M Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742929313_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$81.0K</td>
<td align="right">756</td>
<td align="right">637</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$70.1K</td>
<td align="right">756</td>
<td align="right">237</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$46.7K</td>
<td align="right">756</td>
<td align="right">351</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$40.0K</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$19.75</td>
<td>$19.3</td>
<td>$19.47</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$38.9K</td>
<td align="right">619</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About 3M</h3>
3M, a multinational conglomerate founded in 1902, sells tens of thousands of products ranging from sponges to respirators. The firm is well known for its extensive research and development capabilities, and it is a pioneer in inventing new use cases for its proprietary technologies. 3M is organized across three business segments: safety and industrial (representing around 44% of revenue), transportation and electronics (36%), and consumer (20%). The firm recently spun off its healthcare business, now known as Solventum. Nearly half of 3M's revenue comes from outside the Americas.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding 3M, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>3M's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,270,974, the price of MMM is down by -0.1%, reaching $153.0.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 35 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for 3M</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $137.5.
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&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from RBC Capital downgraded its rating to Underperform, setting a price target of $96. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Buy rating on 3M with a target price of $179. 
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Spotlight on 3M: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

3M's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) short percent of float has risen 13.67% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.54 million shares sold short, which is 1.58% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.88 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>3M Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742580027_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for 3M has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing 3M's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, 3M's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.58%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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How Do Investors Really Feel About 3M?

On Thursday, Solventum&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOLV#NYSE">SOLV</a>) hosted its 2025 Investor Day, during which it outlined its strategic priorities, its business segments, and its long-range plan (LRP) to drive <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care" rel="noreferrer noopener">growth and value creation</a>.
Formerly&nbsp;3 M&#8217;s&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>)&nbsp;Health Care Business, Solventum, started trading as a newly independent healthcare <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/04/n38018163/solventum-begins-trading-on-the-new-york-stock-exchange" rel="noreferrer noopener">company in April 2024</a>.
The company offers solutions for wound care, surgery, dental prevention, procedures, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44416081/solventum-to-present-value-creation-formula-and-long-range-plan-at-2025-investor-day" rel="noreferrer noopener">orthodontics, and software.</a>
&#8220;Solventum has tremendous potential, with attractive businesses, large and growing markets, and highly regarded brands. We have undertaken a significant transformation to unlock the potential of our Medical Surgical, Dental Solutions, and Health Information Systems businesses, positioning the company to drive accelerated growth and create shareholder value,&#8221; said&nbsp;Bryan Hanson, CEO of Solventum.
&#8220;Solventum has entered 2025 as a more focused company&#8230;Our long-range plan demonstrates the progress we made in the last year and reflects our confidence in our ability to accelerate sales growth, expand margins, deliver EPS growth, and improve free cash flow,&#8221; Hanson concluded.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMO#NYSE">TMO</a>)&nbsp;agreed to acquire Solventum&#8217;s Purification &amp; Filtration (P&amp;F) business for approximately <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43940332/thermo-fisher-bets-big-on-bioproduction-with-solventums-unit-deal-worth-41-billion" rel="noreferrer noopener">$4.1 billion in cash in February</a>.
Solventum&#8217;s Purification &amp; Filtration business provides purification and filtration technologies for the production of biologics, medical technologies, and industrial applications.
Solventum reaffirmed its fiscal year 2025 guidance and announced its long-range plan (LRP) for 2025 through 2028:
<ul>
<li>Accelerate organic sales growth of 4% to 5% in 2028.</li>
<li>Expand operating margins to be 23% to 25% in 2028 (inclusive of ~200bps&nbsp;3M&nbsp;COGS increase).</li>
<li>Generate EPS&nbsp;CAGR of 10% over the 3 years ending 2028</li>
<li>Drive free cash flow conversion of 80%+</li>
</ul>
Solventum reported fourth-quarter adjusted EPS of $1.41, beating the consensus of $1.32, and sales of $2.07 billion, beating the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $2.05 billion</a>.
The company forecasts 2025 adjusted EPS of $5.45-$5.65, compared to a consensus of $5.50, and organic sales growth <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/n44024720/solventum-reports-fourth-quarter-2024-financial-results-and-introduces-2025-full-year-guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">of +1.0% to +2.0%</a>.
Price Action: SOLV stock is down 1.57% at $73.81 at the last check Friday.
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Guidance

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General

SOLV

3M Spin Off Solventum Targets Higher Margins, EPS Growth In 2025-2028 Strategy

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on 3M. Our analysis of options history for 3M (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) revealed 8 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 12% of traders were bullish, while 87% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 4 were puts, with a value of $361,706, and 4 were calls, valued at $420,800.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $110.0 and $160.0 for 3M, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of 3M stands at 330.43, with a total volume reaching 797.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in 3M, situated within the strike price corridor from $110.0 to $160.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>3M Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742499997_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$13.1</td>
<td>$12.9</td>
<td>$13.1</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$214.8K</td>
<td align="right">631</td>
<td align="right">164</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$14.2</td>
<td>$14.1</td>
<td>$14.1</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$214.3K</td>
<td align="right">711</td>
<td align="right">152</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$43.85</td>
<td>$43.2</td>
<td>$43.2</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$99.3K</td>
<td align="right">83</td>
<td align="right">27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$7.35</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$64.6K</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
<td align="right">89</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$10.4</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$53.5K</td>
<td align="right">442</td>
<td align="right">105</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About 3M</h3>
3M, a multinational conglomerate founded in 1902, sells tens of thousands of products ranging from sponges to respirators. The firm is well known for its extensive research and development capabilities, and it is a pioneer in inventing new use cases for its proprietary technologies. 3M is organized across three business segments: safety and industrial (representing around 44% of revenue), transportation and electronics (36%), and consumer (20%). The firm recently spun off its healthcare business, now known as Solventum. Nearly half of 3M's revenue comes from outside the Americas.
In light of the recent options history for 3M, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of 3M</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,499,562, the MMM's price is down by -0.81%, now at $151.97. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 40 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on 3M</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $137.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities persists with their Buy rating on 3M, maintaining a target price of $179. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital has revised its rating downward to Underperform, adjusting the price target to $96. 
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What the Options Market Tells Us About 3M

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>VSTS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$260.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RHI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$32.5K</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LMT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$53.1K</td>
<td>475</td>
<td>228</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KTOS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
<td>$58.5K</td>
<td>222</td>
<td>150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$45.3K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$50.8K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>93</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$28.7K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>89</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$32.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$94.7K</td>
<td>142</td>
<td>72</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>POWL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>43</td>
<td>26</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For VSTS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSTS#NYSE">VSTS</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 58 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 4000 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $260.0K, with a price of $65.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4001 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RHI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RHI#NYSE">RHI</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 58 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.5K, with a price of $130.0 per contract. There were 19 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2113 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LMT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 184 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 118 contract(s) at a $370.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.1K, with a price of $450.0 per contract. There were 475 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 228 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding KTOS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KTOS#NASDAQ">KTOS</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 149 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $32.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.5K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 222 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 150 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MMM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 212 day(s) on October 17, 2025. Parties traded 75 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.3K, with a price of $607.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 667 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.8K, with a price of $2540.0 per contract. There were 2065 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 93 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VRT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 58 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.7K, with a price of $958.0 per contract. There were 1009 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 89 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 29 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 40 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.8K, with a price of $820.0 per contract. There were 1388 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 75 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 58 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 36 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $94.7K, with a price of $2630.0 per contract. There were 142 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 72 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding POWL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 29 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.5K, with a price of $1325.0 per contract. There were 43 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 26 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on 3M.
Looking at options history for 3M (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) we detected 9 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 33% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 66% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $560,225 and 2, calls, for a total amount of $122,000.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $135.0 to $165.0 for 3M over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for 3M's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of 3M's whale activity within a strike price range from $135.0 to $165.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>3M Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742226348_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$14.25</td>
<td>$14.05</td>
<td>$14.25</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$105.4K</td>
<td align="right">261</td>
<td align="right">331</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$12.25</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$99.6K</td>
<td align="right">822</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$15.5</td>
<td>$15.1</td>
<td>$15.5</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$85.2K</td>
<td align="right">261</td>
<td align="right">253</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$15.5</td>
<td>$15.45</td>
<td>$15.5</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$85.2K</td>
<td align="right">261</td>
<td align="right">143</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$15.5</td>
<td>$15.2</td>
<td>$15.31</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$84.2K</td>
<td align="right">261</td>
<td align="right">198</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About 3M</h3>
3M, a multinational conglomerate founded in 1902, sells tens of thousands of products ranging from sponges to respirators. The firm is well known for its extensive research and development capabilities, and it is a pioneer in inventing new use cases for its proprietary technologies. 3M is organized across three business segments: safety and industrial (representing around 44% of revenue), transportation and electronics (36%), and consumer (20%). The firm recently spun off its healthcare business, now known as Solventum. Nearly half of 3M's revenue comes from outside the Americas.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding 3M, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is 3M Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,274,433, the price of MMM is down -0.14% at $150.2. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 43 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On 3M</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $137.5.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from B of A Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for 3M, targeting a price of $179. 
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on 3M.
Looking at options history for 3M (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) we detected 10 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 40% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 40% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $536,211 and 3, calls, for a total amount of $167,710.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $100.0 and $165.0 for 3M, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for 3M's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of 3M's whale trades within a strike price range from $100.0 to $165.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>3M Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741623353_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$14.8</td>
<td>$14.6</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$114.9K</td>
<td align="right">326</td>
<td align="right">77</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$10.1</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$9.51</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$95.1K</td>
<td align="right">579</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$11.55</td>
<td>$11.2</td>
<td>$11.55</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$88.9K</td>
<td align="right">834</td>
<td align="right">154</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$11.55</td>
<td>$11.25</td>
<td>$11.52</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$88.9K</td>
<td align="right">834</td>
<td align="right">231</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$11.55</td>
<td>$11.15</td>
<td>$11.34</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$87.3K</td>
<td align="right">834</td>
<td align="right">77</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About 3M</h3>
3M, a multinational conglomerate founded in 1902, sells tens of thousands of products ranging from sponges to respirators. The firm is well known for its extensive research and development capabilities, and it is a pioneer in inventing new use cases for its proprietary technologies. 3M is organized across three business segments: safety and industrial (representing around 44% of revenue), transportation and electronics (36%), and consumer (20%). The firm recently spun off its healthcare business, now known as Solventum. Nearly half of 3M's revenue comes from outside the Americas.
In light of the recent options history for 3M, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is 3M Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,090,483, with MMM's price up by 1.49%, positioned at $148.48.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 50 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About 3M</h3>
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $137.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital has revised its rating downward to Underperform, adjusting the price target to $96. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Buy rating on 3M with a target price of $179. 
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Analysts' ratings for 3M (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 11 analysts.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated 3M and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $147.0, accompanied by a high estimate of $179.00 and a low estimate of $96.00. This current average has increased by 3.52% from the previous average price target of $142.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741284076_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive 3M is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Obin</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$179.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deane Dray</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deane Dray</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Obin</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Kaplowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$152.00</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$161.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Tusa</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$162.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joe O'Dea</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Tusa</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$162.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$161.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Swanson</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to 3M. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of 3M compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for 3M's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of 3M's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About 3M</h2>
3M, a multinational conglomerate founded in 1902, sells tens of thousands of products ranging from sponges to respirators. The firm is well known for its extensive research and development capabilities, and it is a pioneer in inventing new use cases for its proprietary technologies. 3M is organized across three business segments: safety and industrial (representing around 44% of revenue), transportation and electronics (36%), and consumer (20%). The firm recently spun off its healthcare business, now known as Solventum. Nearly half of 3M's revenue comes from outside the Americas.
<h3>3M: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Revenue Growth: 3M's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 0.13%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Net Margin: 3M's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 12.11%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): 3M's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 17.16%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): 3M's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 1.8%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 3.56.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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