MMM Stock Up 7.5% after 6-Day Win Streak
3M (MMM) stock hit day 6 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 7.5% return. The company has gained about $6.4 Bil in value over the last 6 days, with its current market capitalization at about $84 Bil. The stock remains 21.5% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 8.4% for the S&P 500.
MMM provides industrial abrasives, ceramic transportation solutions, healthcare coding software and food safety indicators, plus consumer bandages, braces, supports, and respirators. After this rally, is MMM still a buy – or is it time to lock in gains? Deep dive with Buy or Sell MMM.
Comparing MMM Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for MMM stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | MMM | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 6D (Current Streak) | 7.5% | 2.2% |
| 1M (21D) | -0.3% | 1.8% |
| 3M (63D) | 9.4% | 12.6% |
| YTD 2025 | 21.5% | 8.4% |
| 2024 | 46.0% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | -3.3% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -29.6% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 49 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 62 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 27 | 37 |
| 4D | 11 | 14 |
| 5D | 1 | 9 |
| 6D | 8 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 2 | 2 |
| Total >=3 D | 49 | 62 |
Key Financials for 3M (MMM)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $24.6 Bil | $24.6 Bil |
| Operating Income | $-10.7 Bil | $4.8 Bil |
| Net Income | $-7.0 Bil | $4.2 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2024 FQ4 | 2025 FQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $6.0 Bil | $6.0 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.1 Bil | $1.2 Bil |
| Net Income | $728.0 Mil | $1.1 Bil |
While MMM stock looks attractive given its winning streak, investing in a single stock without detailed, thorough analysis can be risky. The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 – the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.