3M Company reported its fourth-quarter earnings for 2024, surpassing analysts' expectations with an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.68, compared to the anticipated $1.66. Revenue for the quarter reached $6.01 billion, exceeding the forecast of $5.78 billion, marking a year-over-year increase of 0.1%. The company noted an organic sales growth of 2.1% year-over-year. For the full year, 3M's sales totaled $24.6 billion. Looking ahead, 3M provided guidance for 2025, projecting adjusted EPS from continuing operations between $7.60 and $7.90, slightly below the consensus estimate of $7.79. The company also reported a net income of $797 million for the fourth quarter and generated $1.3 billion in adjusted free cash flow, supporting robust shareholder returns of $1.1 billion. Following the earnings announcement, 3M shares rose approximately 4% in pre-market trading.