3M (MMM, $169.18) stock gets downgraded by RBC Capital Markets to sector perform from outperform
3M Co. shares got a rating downgrade by RBC Capital Markets.
RBC Capital Markets analyst Deane Dray lowered his rating on 3M to sector perform, from a prior rating of outperform. He also slashed his price target on the stock by 15% to $176 per share.
According to Dray, 3M’s reputation of a "defensive, high-quality industrial" is getting eroded.
3M's first quarter earnings had declined -10.8% year-over-year, and its total revenue had fallen -5%. The company had lowered its full-year earnings outlook to a range of $9.25 to $9.75 per share, down from a prior forecast of $10.45 to $10.90 per share. It had also cut its organic sales growth forecast to a range of -1% to +2% from a previous projection of 1% to 4%.
MMM in +1.57% Uptrend, rising for three consecutive days on October 15, 2025
Moving higher for three straight days is viewed as a bullish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future growth. Considering data from situations where MMM advanced for three days, in of 306 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 57 cases where MMM's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
MMM may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on October 09, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on MMM as a result. In of 84 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for MMM turned negative on October 09, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 45 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 45 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
MMM moved below its 50-day moving average on October 09, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for MMM crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on October 14, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 19 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where MMM declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for MMM entered a downward trend on October 16, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. MMM’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 69, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (18.797) is normal, around the industry mean (9.174). P/E Ratio (21.029) is within average values for comparable stocks, (36.991). MMM's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (3.210) is slightly higher than the industry average of (1.371). Dividend Yield (0.019) settles around the average of (0.034) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (3.366) is also within normal values, averaging (3.057).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
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an industrial conglomerate which manufactures and distributes consumer products such as papers, electronic gadgets and medical supplies
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