Is 3M (MMM) a risky stock?
As of July 21, 2026, Clavix grades 3M (MMM) B for risk, a composite score of 73 out of 100 on an A+ to F scale, which puts MMM in the "solid" band. The grade is a risk read for educational purposes, not a buy or sell recommendation.
Grade as of July 21, 2026. Clavix regrades every trading day.
The five risk dimensions behind MMM's grade
Each Clavix grade is a composite of five independent reads. Higher is safer. Here is how MMM scores on each, as of July 21, 2026.
What's moving MMM's risk right now
Company-specific signals Clavix flags behind MMM's current grade, drawn from recent news and filings as of July 21, 2026.
3M introduced Scotch Kids Tape, a small product line aimed at young crafters and back-to-school shoppers. The company is also set to report Q2 earnings soon, which could move the stock depending on revenue growth and cost trends.
3M's stock has rallied over three years and looks cheap on cash-flow measures, but a pending PFAS lawsuit creates legal and regulatory risk that could keep the valuation from expanding further.
Peer Honeywell is dealing with weaker catalyst shipments and project delays in its process automation business. New automation products and order growth provide some support, but the segment is under pressure.
What a B grade means
On the Clavix A+ to F scale, MMM's composite of 73 falls in the B band (65–79), read as "solid." The scale is fixed, so the meaning never moves.
This page is generated from Clavix's own risk model and is for educational purposes only. It is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell MMM or any security. Grades are risk indicators, not predictions of return. Data may be delayed.