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…