MMM steadies after earnings slide as tariff risk clouds 2026 outlook
New York, January 21, 2026, 11:56 EST — Regular session
- 3M shares rose in mid-session trade after Tuesday’s sharp post-earnings drop
- Investors are weighing 2026 profit guidance against uneven consumer demand
- Tariff uncertainty has moved to the center of the debate around near-term margins
3M shares rose 0.7% to $157.26 in late morning trading on Wednesday, clawing back a slice of the prior session’s steep loss as investors digested the company’s 2026 outlook.
The stock’s swing has mattered beyond 3M. Its $11.62 drop on Tuesday was one of the biggest drags on the price-weighted Dow, which fell 888 points, MarketWatch data showed. (MarketWatch)
3M on Tuesday forecast 2026 adjusted profit of $8.50 to…
