Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.18
3M Company (MMM) Dividend History
Income profile from 1970 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.5%
Payout Ratio
36.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
MMM Dividend Income Check
Safety
36.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.0% and trend is falling.
MMM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.5%
Trailing DPS$2.18
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout36.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout55.2%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-16.3%
5Y CAGR-9.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.0%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield6.3%
Total Shareholder Yield7.8%
1Y Total Return8.3%
5Y Total Return-1.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)12.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,88710Y ago$13,42420Y ago$28,582
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
MMM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (57 years of payments)
MMM Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
3M Company distributes 36.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 55.2%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MMM does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -16.3% and 5-year CAGR of -9.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MMM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.5% dividend yield, 6.3% buyback yield, 7.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.0% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -1.1%, with dividends contributing 12.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,424 today.
MMM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$20.77
Avg/Payment$1.0387
Latest Change+6.8%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026Latest | $0.7800 | ↑ +6.8% | 1.73% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.7300 | — | 1.74% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Aug 25, 2025 | $0.7300 | — | 1.85% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.7300 | — | 1.94% | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.7300 | ↑ +4.3% | 1.90% | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.7000 | — | 2.78% | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Aug 26, 2024 | $0.7000 | — | 3.34% | Sep 12, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 | $0.7000 | ↓ -44.6% | 4.49% | Jun 12, 2024 |
MMM Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.5%
#5 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
36.2% payout
Streak
0Y
-9.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.8%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MMM3M Company | $76.4B | 1.5% | 36.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 HONHoneywell Internatio… | $137.4B | 2.1% | 62.9% | 15 | Watch |
 EMREmerson Electric Co. | $83.2B | 1.4% | 52.0% | 37 | Sustainable |
2nd  ITWIllinois Tool Works … | $75.1B | 2.3% | 58.2% | 12 | Sustainable |
 ETNEaton Corporation pl… | $163.5B | 1.0% | 39.8% | 24 | Sustainable |
 PHParker-Hannifin Corp… | $113.9B | 0.7% | 24.4% | 33 | Sustainable |
 ROKRockwell Automation,… | $51.6B | 1.1% | 68.0% | 20 | Watch |
3rd  AVYAvery Dennison Corpo… | $12.8B | 2.2% | 41.9% | 15 | Sustainable |
1st  PPGPPG Industries, Inc. | $25.0B | 2.5% | 39.8% | 15 | Sustainable |
MMM Annual Dividend History (1970–2026)
57 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.78 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2025 | $2.92 | -13.2% | 4 | $6.00 | 48.7% | 2.05x | 2.0% |
| 2024 | $3.36 | -33.0% | 4 | $7.55 | 44.5% | 2.25x | 2.3% |
| 2023 | $5.02 | 0.7% | 4 | $-12.63 | — | — | 3.5% |
| 2022 | $4.98 | 0.7% | 4 | $10.18 | 49.0% | 2.04x | 3.5% |
| 2021 | $4.95 | 0.7% | 4 | $10.12 | 48.9% | 2.04x | 3.4% |
| 2020 | $4.92 | 2.1% | 4 | $9.36 | 52.5% | 1.90x | 3.4% |
| 2019 | $4.82 | 5.9% | 4 | $7.81 | 61.7% | 1.62x | 3.4% |
| 2018 | $4.55 | 15.7% | 4 | $8.89 | 51.2% | 1.95x | 3.2% |
| 2017 | $3.93 | 5.9% | 4 | $7.93 | 49.6% | 2.02x | 2.7% |
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Start ComparisonMMM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MMM stock.
How much dividend does MMM pay per share?
3M Company (MMM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.18 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is MMM's next ex-dividend date?
MMM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MMM typically pays dividends Annual.
Is MMM's dividend safe?
MMM's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +36.2% and FCF payout ratio of +55.2%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has MMM increased its dividend?
MMM has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -9.9%.
How often does MMM pay dividends?
3M Company pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.18 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 56+ years from 1970 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MMM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MMM five years ago would be worth approximately $9,887 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MMM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MMM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.5% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.