3M (MMM) reported Q3 FY 2019 earnings of $2.72 per share (versus $2.58 in Q3 FY 2018), beating analysts’ consensus estimate of $2.52.
The company’s quarterly revenues amounted to $7.991 bln (-2.0% y/y), missing analysts’ consensus estimate of $8.197 bln.
The company also issued downside guidance for Q4 FY 2019, projecting GAAP EPS of $2.05-2.15 versus analysts’ consensus estimate of $2.37.
MMM fell to $166.21 (-1.51%) in pre-market trading.