3M beats first-quarter estimates, flags potential tariff hit on 2025 profit
1. 3M exceeded Q1 profit expectations due to cost-cutting measures. 2. Shares rose 7% despite concerns over 2025 earnings from tariffs. 3. Tariff impacts could reduce profit by up to 40 cents per share by 2025. 4. China represents about 10% of 3M's total revenue, heightening tariff risks. 5. First-quarter net sales reached $5.78 billion, surpassing analyst forecasts.