What's Going On With Post-It Maker 3M Stock Today?
Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta
3M Company (NYSE:MMM) received final approval from the U.S. District Court in Charleston, South Carolina, for its settlement agreement with U.S. public water suppliers concerning PFAS contamination. The agreement, which involves a $10.3 billion accrual over 13 years, aims to support water suppliers that detect PFAS. Additionally, 3M completed the spin-off of Solventum, which now trades under the ticker 'SOLV'. 3M retained 19.9% of Solventum's shares, planning to monetize them within five years. Investors can also gain exposure to 3M through Invesco Dow Jones Industrial Average Dividend ETF (NYSE:DJD) and FT Vest DJIA Dogs 10 Target Income ETF (BATS:DOGG). MMM shares dropped 13.6% in premarket trading.
April 01, 2024 | 1:28 pm
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3M's court-approved settlement for PFAS contamination and the spin-off of Solventum are significant developments. Shares fell 13.6% in premarket trading.
The final court approval of the PFAS settlement and the completion of the Solventum spin-off are major events that directly impact 3M's financial and operational outlook. The premarket stock price drop indicates a negative short-term investor reaction.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Investors can gain exposure to 3M through the Invesco Dow Jones Industrial Average Dividend ETF (NYSE:DJD), which may be impacted by 3M's stock movements.
As DJD is an ETF that includes 3M among its holdings, movements in 3M's stock price can have a proportional impact on DJD's performance. However, the diversified nature of DJD may mitigate direct impacts.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 50
NEUTRAL IMPACT
FT Vest DJIA Dogs 10 Target Income ETF (BATS:DOGG) offers another avenue for investors to gain exposure to 3M, potentially affected by 3M's stock performance.
DOGG, as an ETF that includes 3M in its portfolio, may see its performance influenced by changes in 3M's stock price. The effect is likely to be diluted due to DOGG's diversified holdings.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 50
POSITIVE IMPACT
Solventum, spun off from 3M, begins trading on the NYSE under the ticker 'SOLV', with 3M retaining 19.9% of its shares.
The spin-off of Solventum from 3M and its listing on the NYSE under 'SOLV' represents a significant corporate restructuring. 3M's retention of a 19.9% stake indicates ongoing financial interest, potentially positive for Solventum's market debut.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90