3M Could Beat Analysts’ Earnings Estimates in 1Q18
3M (MMM) is expected to post an adjusted EPS (earnings per share) of $2.51 in 1Q18—an increase of 16.2% compared to 1Q17. In 1Q17, 3M reported an adjusted EPS of $2.16. If 3M can beat Wall Street analysts’ expectations, it would continue its trend of beating the estimates in every quarter last year.