Should I Buy 3M (MMM)? Finance YouTuber Analysis

The YouTuber suggests avoiding 3M due to its sensitivity to economic downturns and the negative impact of tariffs. The company's recent earnings report showed weak organic growth, cautious consumer spending, and a significant tariff impact sensitivity of $0.20 to $0.40 per share in earnings, indicating broader economic headwinds.

“If 3M is going to have this much of an impact from tariffs, expect that a lot of companies are going to be much much higher than that, particularly in the consumer segment.” — ▶ Watch clip

The YouTuber mentions 3M as part of his dividend portfolio, noting a dividend cut due to a spin-off (Solventum). He implies it's a current holding but doesn't suggest adding or selling.

“bei 3m gab es eine Kürzung tatsächlich aber das hat ja damit zu tun dass es eine abspallung gab auch mit solventum” — ▶ 10:35

The YouTuber indicates that 3M was an attractive investment when its P/E ratio was extremely low, around 10-12, at the beginning of the year. He highlights that its P/E has since increased to 20, suggesting that buying at a low valuation was a successful strategy.

“3M wä ja auch noch ganz interessant die haben wir s ja auch relativ schlecht gelaufen eigentlich auf 5 Jahre und auch hier siehst du hier Anfang des Jahres noch extrem günstig gewesen hier mit 10 12 KGV und jetzt ein KGV von 20 3m” — ▶ 11:25

The analyst views 3M as a turnaround story, with the new CEO successfully improving operations and earnings. Despite a recent stock surge, the current valuation is near fair value, offering a 10% annual return expectation. He suggests buying in tranches.

“das heißt es wäre noch nicht zu spät für den Einstieg wenn man dran glaubt m genau aber auch hier würde ich eher so ähnlich wie bei philiip Morris eher in drchen kaufen” — ▶ 09:50

The YouTuber suggests 3M was also bought when it was undervalued, similar to Unilever. They note that the stock initially continued to decline after their purchase but has since recovered, demonstrating the strategy of buying quality companies during periods of perceived weakness to benefit from eventual recovery.

“auch hier sieht man ganz klar hier die Unterbewertung auch hier wie bei un lever ging es er noch weiter Berg ab bis dann hier die Erholung kam aus diversen Gründen auf die wir jetzt nicht eingehen weil hier geht's ja ums allgemeine Prinzip” — ▶ 12:00