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CLAIM #42697 · 3M Company (MMM) · 2026Q1 earnings call · Apr 21, 2026 · due Dec 31, 2027

that consistency and momentum gives us confidence that we can meet or exceed the medium-term goals we outlined at our Investor Day last year, even in an uncertain macro environment.

William Brown · CEO

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graded after results covering Dec 31, 2027 are reported

How to check this claim

Look at: Company performance versus medium-term financial goals outlined at Investor Day (e.g., organic revenue growth, margin, EPS targets as defined at that event)

It came true if: Reported medium-term metrics meet or exceed the specific targets communicated at the Investor Day

Where: Company Investor Day materials (for original targets) and subsequent quarterly/annual earnings reports and management commentary through the medium-term horizon

In context

is will put us ahead of our Investor Day target to launch 1,000 new products through 2027. We've maintained OTIF service levels above 90%, while at the same time, reduced inventory by 3 days and delivery lead time by 25%, improving our competitiveness with customers. OEE improved over 100 basis points year-on-year as we optimize asset run length, run time and changeovers, creating a stronger foundation for sustained productivity and fixed cost leverage. And cost of poor quality decreased by approximately 100 basis points versus Q1 last year, driven by more structured root cause analysis, significantly increased Kaizen activity and tighter process controls. What matters is that these are not isolated wins. They collectively reflect greater execution discipline and constancy of purpose. And that consistency and momentum gives us confidence that we can meet or exceed the medium-term goals we outlined at our Investor Day last year, even in an uncertain macro environment. While we continue to strengthen our foundation and shift from a holding company to an operating company model, we're beginning a broad-based transformation of the company, simplifying and standardizing processes, reducing complexity, reshaping our portfolio and improving resilience and predictability. We see substantial opportunities to streamline operations and consolidate facilities. The transformation includes both deliberate footprint actions as well as targeted investments in manufacturing and process technology. For example, transitioning from solvent to solvent-free coating, which brings cost capital and environmental benefits. Earlier this month, we closed on the previously announced sale of our precision grinding and finishing business within SIBG, which reduced our footprint by

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SEC filings for MMM · Claim quote is verbatim from the 2026Q1 earnings call.