MMM Dividend Yield 2026: 3M Company

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Data last updated: Jul 18, 2026

Snapshot (as of Jul 18, 2026): 3M Company (MMM) pays a $3.02 annual dividend ($0.78 quarterly), yielding 1.89% at $159.84/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-05-22. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 1.89%

Annual Dividend: $3.02 per share

Payout Ratio: 56.6%

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-05-22

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Industrials

Years of Dividend History: 65

About 3M Company Dividend

3M Company dividend investors are looking at a global technology conglomerate founded in 1902, with operations spanning industrial abrasives, personal protective equipment, health care products, and consumer staples like Post-it and Scotch-Brite. MMM currently pays a 1.88% dividend yield. The trailing annual dividend rate is $3.02 per share, paid quarterly, with the next ex-dividend date on May 22, 2026. Given a beta of 1.095, MMM carries slightly above-average market sensitivity, which matters for income investors who expect steadier price behavior from dividend payers.

Dividend Safety

3M Company pays out 56.6% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as moderate (40–60%). That level leaves a meaningful buffer of retained earnings, supported by a product portfolio spanning essential categories: respiratory protection, wound care, infection prevention, and electrical components used in construction and maintenance. 3M Company dividend safety faces its most visible pressure from the dividend history itself, which shows a year-over-year decline exceeding 5% in the available data window, meaning the payout has not been immune to cuts.

3M Company (MMM) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

3M Company dividend history shows a CAGR of 3.4% per year from 2010 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $1.7560 to $2.9200 over that period (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the CAGR calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 34.7% in 2014, but the data also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, so growth has not been linear.

3M Company Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	-16.3%	$4.98 (2022)	$2.92 (2025)
5-Year	-9.9%	$4.92 (2020)	$2.92 (2025)
10-Year	-1.6%	$3.43 (2015)	$2.92 (2025)

Is 3M Company a Good Dividend Stock?

MMM fits dividend investors who prioritize a moderate payout ratio over a high headline yield. The current yield of 1.88% sits well below the 5-year average of 3.04%, a gap that reflects meaningful price or dividend-level changes over that period. The yield classification is low (below 2%), which limits its appeal as a pure income vehicle. Consecutive years of dividend increases stand at zero, so MMM does not carry an unbroken growth streak. What the stock offers is a diversified industrial business with products across safety, health care, transportation, and consumer markets, paired with a payout ratio that currently leaves room above the dividend. The trade-off is a below-average yield and an interrupted growth record.

Recent 3M Company Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-05-22	$0.7800
2026-02-13	$0.7800
2025-11-14	$0.7300
2025-08-25	$0.7300
2025-05-23	$0.7300
2025-02-14	$0.7300
2024-11-15	$0.7000
2024-08-26	$0.7000
2024-05-23	$0.7000
2024-02-15	$1.2625

3M Company Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$1.5600
2025	$2.9200
2024	$3.3625
2023	$5.0168
2022	$4.9832

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often does 3M Company pay dividends?

3M Company pays dividends quarterly. The last dividend amount was $0.78 per share, and the next ex-dividend date is May 22, 2026.

What is 3M Company's current dividend yield?

The current 3M Company dividend yield is 1.88%, which is below the 5-year average yield of 3.04%. That gap reflects a dividend that has declined from prior levels rather than a rising stock price compressing a growing payout.

Has 3M Company ever cut its dividend?

Yes. The annual dividend history shows at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5% within the available data window, and the annual payout dropped from $5.0168 in 2023 to $3.3625 in 2024 (partial year) and $2.9200 in 2025. The dividend has been cut from its peak levels.

How fast has 3M Company grown its dividend?

3M Company has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4% per year from 2010 to 2025. Per-share payments rose from $1.7560 to $2.9200 over that 15-year window, though the path included at least one significant decline.

Is 3M Company dividend safe?

The current payout ratio of 56.6% is moderate (40–60%), which leaves a buffer above the dividend. However, the history shows the dividend has already been cut from prior highs, so the payout ratio alone does not guarantee future stability.

Is 3M Company a good dividend stock for income investors?

MMM offers a low yield of 1.88% and a moderate payout ratio of 56.6%. The dividend has been cut from peak levels, and consecutive years of increases stand at zero. Income investors focused on yield will find the current rate below the stock's own 5-year average of 3.04%.

How does 3M Company compare to its own historical yield?

The current MMM dividend yield of 1.88% is below the 5-year average of 3.04%. That difference of more than one percentage point reflects a dividend that has been reduced from prior levels, not a stock price that has outpaced dividend growth.

Latest MMM News

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