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3M's first-quarter profit rises on cost-control measures

by ReutersApril 21, 2026

April 21 (Reuters) – Industrial giant 3M posted a rise in first-quarter profit on Tuesday, as cost-control measures, price hikes and new product launches helped offset inflationary and tariff-linked pressures.

The company’s quarterly adjusted profit came in at $2.14 per share, compared with $1.88 per share a year ago.

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3M's first-quarter profit rises on cost-control measures

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