Saint Paul – November 03, 2026 -- The 3M Board of Directors (NYSE: MMM) authorized the repurchase of up to $6.0 billion of the company's outstanding common stock, bringing total capacity under its repurchase program to $7.5 billion.

3M adds $6.0 billion to $1.5 billion left under its 2025 authorization

The new authorization comes on top of the $1.5 billion remaining under 3M's existing 2025 repurchase authorization. The combined $7.5 billion has no pre-established closing date, so the company sets no deadline for deploying the capital.

Board declares $0.78 per-share dividend for fourth quarter 2026

The board also declared a fourth-quarter 2026 common stock dividend of $0.78 per share. It is payable Dec. 11, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Nov. 13, 2026.

3M has paid dividends without interruption for more than 100 years.