3M stock steadies in premarket after 7% earnings slide as 2026 outlook sinks in
New York, Jan 21, 2026, 08:07 (EST) — Premarket 3M shares held steady in premarket trading Wednesday, following a sharp decline the day before. Investors are weighing the industrial giant’s 2026 outlook alongside mixed signals on end-market demand. The move matters because 3M’s reset under CEO William Brown has focused intensely on margins and cash conversion, even as volumes fluctuate. This week’s guidance will be the first major test of that strategy heading into 2026. The timing is tricky for U.S. industrials: stocks have been slipping, and traders are quick to slam forecasts that don’t offer much upside. 3M was