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3M (MMM) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$178.93 +0.84 (+0.47%)
As of 08/21/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

3M Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
1.74%
Annual Dividend
$3.12
Upcoming Ex-Dividend Date
Aug. 24
Dividend Increase
Track Record
1 Year
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
-13.06%
Dividend Payout Ratio
55.42%

3M (MMM) pays quarterly dividends, with an annual dividend of $3.12 per share and a dividend yield of 1.74%. Investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Monday, August 24, 2026 will receive the next quarterly payment of $0.78 per share, scheduled for Friday, September 11, 2026. MMM has grown its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with an average annual increase of -13.06% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 55.42% of its earnings and 29.24% of its cash flow as dividends.

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MMM Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of 3M's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

MMM Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks 3M's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

3M vs. The Competition

Compare 3M's annual dividend and yield with averages for Industrials and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

Type3MIndustrials CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$3.12$0.06$1.71
Dividend Yield1.74%97.24%3.71%
Track Record1 year12 years11 years

3M Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings55.42%
Based on This Year's Estimate34.86%
Based on Next Year's Estimate32.00%
Based on Cashflow29.08%

3M Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
8/14/2026quarterly$0.78 - 1.71%8/24/20268/24/20269/11/2026
5/12/2026quarterly$0.78 - 2.04%5/22/20265/22/20266/12/2026
2/3/2026quarterly$0.78+$0.05
6.85%
1.82%2/13/20262/13/20263/12/2026
11/4/2025quarterly$0.73 - 1.74%11/14/202511/14/202512/12/2025
8/15/2025quarterly$0.73 - 1.92%8/25/20258/25/20259/12/2025
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5/13/2025quarterly$0.73 - 1.94%5/23/20256/12/2025
2/4/2025quarterly$0.73+$0.03
4.29%
1.92%2/14/20252/14/20253/12/2025
11/5/2024quarterly$0.70 - 2.21%11/15/202411/15/202412/12/2024

This table shows 3M's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

3M Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for 3M is 1.74%. Learn more on MMM's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for MMM shares is $3.12. Learn more on MMM's annual dividend history.

3M pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

3M's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.78 per share will be made to shareholders on Friday, September 11, 2026.

3M's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.78 per share was made to shareholders on Friday, June 12, 2026.

3M's next ex-dividend date is Monday, August 24, 2026.

3M's most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, May 22, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has not grown. It has decreased by -13.06%.

3M has increased its dividend for 1 year.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.05 on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

The dividend payout ratio for MMM is:
  • 55.42% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 34.86% based on this year's estimates
  • 32.00% based on next year's estimates
  • 29.08% based on cash flow

3M's dividend yield of 1.73% is lower than the average Industrials company that issues a dividend. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. 3M's dividend payout ratio of 55.42% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate 3M stock as a Hold, forecasting limited upside or downside, with the stock seen as fairly valued at this time.


This page (NYSE:MMM) was last updated on 8/22/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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