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
1.3%
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 Yield1.3%
Trailing DPS$2.18
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout36.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout28.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-21.2%
5Y CAGR-13.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.0%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.5%
Total Shareholder Yield6.8%
1Y Total Return12.0%
5Y Total Return27.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,74410Y ago$14,56120Y ago$40,173
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
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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 28.2%, rated "Well Covered".
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 -21.2% and 5-year CAGR of -13.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MMM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.3% dividend yield, 5.5% buyback yield, 6.8% 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 27.4%, with dividends contributing 14.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $14,561 today.
MMM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$22.31
Avg/Payment$1.1155
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026Latest | $0.7800 | — | 1.71% | Sep 11, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 | $0.7800 | — | 1.98% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $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 | — | 2.16% | Dec 12, 2024 |
MMM Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.3%
#6 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
36.2% payout
Streak
0Y
-13.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.8%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MMM3M Company | $87.3B | 1.3% | 36.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  HONHoneywell Internatio… | $67.1B | 4.4% | 62.9% | 6 | Watch |
 EMREmerson Electric Co. | $86.4B | 1.4% | 52.0% | 54 | Sustainable |
3rd  ITWIllinois Tool Works … | $77.8B | 2.3% | 58.2% | 38 | Sustainable |
 ETNEaton Corporation pl… | $171.8B | 0.9% | 39.8% | 16 | Sustainable |
 PHParker-Hannifin Corp… | $121.7B | 0.8% | 85.8% | 9 | At Risk |
 ROKRockwell Automation,… | $47.5B | 1.2% | 68.0% | 16 | Watch |
 AVYAvery Dennison Corpo… | $13.2B | 2.2% | 41.9% | 15 | Sustainable |
2nd  PPGPPG Industries, Inc. | $24.0B | 2.6% | 39.8% | 43 | Sustainable |
MMM Annual Dividend History (1970–2026)
57 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.34 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2025 | $2.92 | -19.1% | 4 | $6.00 | 48.7% | 2.05x | 2.0% |
| 2024 | $3.61 | -39.8% | 4 | $7.55 | 47.8% | 2.09x | 2.5% |
| 2023 | $6.00 | 0.7% | 4 | $-12.63 | — | — | 4.2% |
| 2022 | $5.96 | 0.7% | 4 | $10.18 | 58.5% | 1.71x | 4.1% |
| 2021 | $5.92 | 0.7% | 4 | $10.12 | 58.5% | 1.71x | 4.1% |
| 2020 | $5.88 | 2.1% | 4 | $9.36 | 62.8% | 1.59x | 4.1% |
| 2019 | $5.76 | 5.9% | 4 | $7.81 | 73.8% | 1.36x | 4.0% |
| 2018 | $5.44 | 15.7% | 4 | $8.89 | 61.2% | 1.63x | 3.8% |
| 2017 | $4.70 | 5.9% | 4 | $7.93 | 59.3% | 1.69x | 3.3% |
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MMM — 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 +1.3%. Payments are made Quarterly.
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 Quarterly.
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 +28.2%. 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 -13.1%.
How often does MMM pay dividends?
3M Company pays dividends Quarterly. 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 $12,744 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 +1.3% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.