[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"news-aggregator-breaking-down-3m-10-analysts-s20301924eb9-2ef2-7131-b79e-7a65c2ec161a":3},{"id":4,"timestamp":5,"title":6,"content":7,"link":8,"preview":9,"tags":10,"predictedTags":11,"showTags":12,"source":13,"reactions":14,"selfReactions":15,"logo":16,"sourceId":17,"sourceUserId":18,"asset":19,"tagsCategories":20,"totalComments":21,"lang":22,"unique_views_count":23,"enrichStatus":19,"triageKind":18,"triageImportance":18,"expandEligible":18,"summarizeEligible":18,"eventEligible":18,"eventType":18,"eventAction":18},"breaking-down-3m-10-analysts-s20301924eb9-2ef2-7131-b79e-7a65c2ec161a","1727895659000","Breaking Down 3M: 10 Analysts Share Their Views","\u003Cp>10 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on 3M (NYSE:\u003Ca href=\"https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE\">MMM\u003C/a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.\u003C/p>BullishSomewhat BullishIndifferentSomewhat BearishBearishTotal Ratings33220Last 30D010001M Ago000102M Ago000003M Ago32210\u003Cp>In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for 3M, presenting an average target of $132.6, a high estimate of $160.00, and a low estimate of $95.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 17.09% increase from the previous average price target of $113.25.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727895656_0.png\" alt=\"price target chart\" />\u003C/p>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis\u003Cp>The standing of 3M among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.\u003C/p>AnalystAnalyst FirmAction TakenRatingCurrent Price TargetPrior Price TargetJulian MitchellBarclaysRaisesOverweight$160.00$145.00Chris SnyderMorgan StanleyAnnouncesUnderweight$125.00-Nicole DeblaseDeutsche BankRaisesBuy$150.00$110.00John EadeArgus ResearchAnnouncesBuy$145.00-Andrew KaplowitzCitigroupRaisesNeutral$133.00$100.00Julian MitchellBarclaysRaisesOverweight$145.00$120.00Andrew ObinB of A SecuritiesRaisesBuy$143.00$120.00Deane DrayRBC CapitalRaisesUnderperform$95.00$93.00Julian MitchellBarclaysRaisesOverweight$120.00$118.00Joe O'DeaWells FargoRaisesEqual-Weight$110.00$100.00Key Insights:\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to ...\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/24/10/41149311/breaking-down-3m-10-analysts-share-their-views\" alt=\"Breaking\">Full story available on Benzinga.com\u003C/a>\u003C/p>","https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/24/10/41149311/breaking-down-3m-10-analysts-share-their-views","https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2023/analyst_ratings_image_4.png?width=1200&height=800&fit=crop","[]","[\"Market\"]","[{\"name\":\"Market\",\"logo\":\"https://toscalepublic.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images/protocols/market.png\"}]","203",[],[],"https://toscalepublic.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images/news-feeds/sources/benzinga.png","Benzinga",null,"","[\"Other\"]","0","EN","1"]