MMM Dividend History & Analysis | 1.9% Yield

MMM has a dividend yield of 1.9% and paid 2.92 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.89%
Payout Ratio 39.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -16.20%
Consistency Lifetime 98.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.32%
Payout FCF 27.7%
Streak Years 56
Dividend Rating 15.50%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.

Top Dividend Payers in Industrial Conglomerates

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
MBB 1,387 M 2.43% 2.56%
HON 160,637 M 2.16% 2.53%
CSL 14,573 M 1.17% 3.69%
GE 323,163 M 0.57% 2.55%
ROP 39,958 M 0.68% 0.86%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
GE 323,163 M 68.2% 95.4%
CSL 14,573 M 18.5% 97.9%
ROP 39,958 M 10.0% 97.1%
INH 1,015 M 10.7% 93.7%
HON 160,637 M 5.40% 96.2%

Quality Dividend Peers in Industrial Conglomerates

CSL

MMM Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-12-12 Quarterly 0.73 0% 0.43%
2025-08-25 2025-08-25 2025-09-12 Quarterly 0.73 0% 0.46%
2025-05-23 2025-05-23 2025-06-12 Quarterly 0.73 0% 0.5%
2025-02-14 2025-02-14 2025-03-12 Quarterly 0.73 4.3% 0.49%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2024-12-12 Quarterly 0.7 0% 0.54%
2024-08-26 2024-08-26 2024-09-12 Quarterly 0.7 0% 0.54%
2024-05-23 2024-05-24 2024-06-12 Quarterly 0.7 -53.6% 0.7%
2024-02-15 2024-02-16 2024-03-12 Quarterly 1.51 0.7% 1.65%
2023-11-16 2023-11-17 2023-12-12 Quarterly 1.5 0% 1.56%
2023-08-18 2023-08-21 2023-09-12 Quarterly 1.5 0% 1.5%
2023-05-18 2023-05-19 2023-06-12 Quarterly 1.5 0% 1.52%
2023-02-16 2023-02-17 2023-03-12 Quarterly 1.5 0.7% 1.33%
2022-11-17 2022-11-18 2022-12-12 Quarterly 1.49 0% 1.18%
2022-08-19 2022-08-22 2022-09-12 Quarterly 1.49 0% 1.03%
2022-05-19 2022-05-20 2022-06-12 Quarterly 1.49 0% 1.02%
2022-02-17 2022-02-18 2022-03-12 Quarterly 1.49 0.7% 0.99%
2021-11-18 2021-11-19 2021-12-12 Quarterly 1.48 0% 0.81%
2021-08-20 2021-08-23 2021-09-12 Quarterly 1.48 0% 0.76%
2021-05-20 2021-05-21 2021-06-12 Quarterly 1.48 0% 0.74%
2021-02-11 2021-02-12 2021-03-12 Quarterly 1.48 0.7% 0.83%
2020-11-19 2020-11-20 2020-12-12 Quarterly 1.47 0% N/A
2020-08-21 2020-08-24 2020-09-12 Quarterly 1.47 0% N/A
2020-05-21 2020-05-22 2020-06-12 Quarterly 1.47 0% N/A
2020-02-13 2020-02-14 2020-03-12 Quarterly 1.47 2.1% N/A
2019-11-21 2019-11-22 2019-12-12 Quarterly 1.44 0% N/A
2019-08-15 2019-08-16 2019-09-12 Quarterly 1.44 0% N/A
2019-05-23 2019-05-24 2019-06-12 Quarterly 1.44 0% N/A
2019-02-14 2019-02-15 2019-03-12 Quarterly 1.44 5.9% N/A
2018-11-21 2018-11-23 2018-12-12 Quarterly 1.36 0% N/A
2018-08-23 2018-08-24 2018-09-12 Quarterly 1.36 0% N/A
2018-05-17 2018-05-18 2018-06-12 Quarterly 1.36 0% N/A
2018-02-15 2018-02-16 2018-03-12 Quarterly 1.36 15.7% N/A
2017-11-22 2017-11-24 2017-12-12 Quarterly 1.175 0% N/A
2017-08-23 2017-08-25 2017-09-12 Quarterly 1.175 0% N/A
2017-05-17 2017-05-19 2017-06-12 Quarterly 1.175 0% N/A
2017-02-15 2017-02-17 2017-03-12 Quarterly 1.175 5.9% N/A
2016-11-16 2016-11-18 2016-12-12 Quarterly 1.11 0% N/A
2016-08-17 2016-08-19 2016-09-12 Quarterly 1.11 0% N/A
2016-05-18 2016-05-20 2016-06-12 Quarterly 1.11 0% N/A
2016-02-10 2016-02-12 2016-03-12 Quarterly 1.11 8.3% N/A
2015-11-18 2015-11-20 2015-12-12 Quarterly 1.025 0% N/A
2015-08-19 2015-08-21 2015-09-12 Quarterly 1.025 0% N/A
2015-05-20 2015-05-22 2015-06-12 Quarterly 1.025 0% N/A
2015-02-11 2015-02-13 2015-03-12 Quarterly 1.025 19.9% N/A
2014-11-19 2014-11-21 2014-12-12 Quarterly 0.855 0% N/A
2014-08-20 2014-08-22 2014-09-12 Quarterly 0.855 0% N/A
2014-05-21 2014-05-23 2014-06-12 Quarterly 0.855 0% N/A
2014-02-12 2014-02-14 2014-03-12 Quarterly 0.855 34.6% N/A
2013-11-20 2013-11-22 2013-12-12 Quarterly 0.635 0% N/A
2013-08-21 2013-08-23 2013-09-12 Quarterly 0.635 0% N/A

MMM Dividend FAQ

3M (NYSE: MMM) is a diversified technology conglomerate operating worldwide across three primary segments: Safety & Industrial, Transportation & Electronics, and Consumer.

What is the Dividend Yield of MMM?

As of February 2026, MMM`s dividend yield is 1.89%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.92 USD by the current share price of 172.65.

Does MMM pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, MMM paid a dividend of 2.92 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-14 and the payout was 0.73 USD.

How often does MMM pay dividends?

MMM pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MMM has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-14.

MMM dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MMM for the next 4 payments are between 1.344 (+84.1%) and 1.384 (+89.6%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will MMM pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.73 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-14. The next Ex-Dividend date for 3M (MMM) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MMM?

The next Ex-Dividend date for 3M (MMM) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MMM?

MMM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -16.2% per year.
Negative growth: MMM's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of MMM?

MMM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.32%. If you bought MMM's shares at 125.70 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.92 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.32% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MMM?

MMM Payout Consistency is 98.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: 3M has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MMM have a good Dividend Yield?

MMM`s 1.89% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MMM?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MMM is 39.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of MMM?

MMM`s Overall Dividend Rating is 15.50%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MMM Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MMM's Outstanding Shares?

3M's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.49% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has MMM ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Apr 1, 2024 with a ratio of 1196:1000.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 914,880,000
1986 918,360,000 +0.38%
1987 916,304,000 -0.22%
1988 909,432,000 -0.75%
1989 889,855,100 -2.15%
1990 884,210,500 -0.63%
1991 870,588,200 -1.54%
1992 877,922,100 +0.84%
1993 853,444,000 -2.79%
1994 839,622,000 -1.62%
1995 837,090,000 -0.3%
1996 833,212,000 -0.46%
1997 808,800,000 -2.93%
1998 804,600,000 -0.52%
1999 795,400,000 -1.14%
2000 792,600,000 -0.35%
2001 779,800,000 -1.61%
2002 780,000,000 +0.03%
2003 782,900,000 +0.37%
2004 771,700,000 -1.43%
2005 754,400,000 -2.24%
2006 729,300,000 -3.33%
2007 706,500,000 -3.13%
2008 693,500,000 -1.84%
2009 711,800,000 +2.64%
2010 711,500,000 -0.04%
2011 696,800,000 -2.07%
2012 701,200,000 +0.63%
2013 681,300,000 -2.84%
2014 650,900,000 -4.46%
2015 625,400,000 -3.92%
2016 613,800,000 -1.85%
2017 613,400,000 -0.07%
2018 592,600,000 -3.39%
2019 582,700,000 -1.67%
2020 584,000,000 +0.22%
2021 579,900,000 -0.7%
2022 552,900,000 -4.66%
2023 555,400,000 +0.45%
2024 546,300,000 -1.64%
2025 539,000,000 -1.34%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-04 02:39