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3M Upgraded to Market Perform; Price Target Raised to $171

Sep 25, 2026, 3:14 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Upgrade to Market Perform with higher target suggests upside catalyst; historical upgrades often precede modest price bumps, especially near key levels like $167.5.

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Bernstein upgraded 3M (MMM) from Underperform to Market Perform and raised the target to $171, with the stock near $167.50. The move signals improved sentiment on MMM’s earnings trajectory and margin resilience. The near-term upside hinges on continued execution and macro conditions, with any earnings positives likely to lift shares further.

3M (MMM) upgraded to Market Perform; target to $171.
MMM closed at $167.52 before the upgrade.
Upgrade follows prior Underperform rating.
Analysts expect modest near-term upside.
Other analysts upgraded FFBC, SNPS, HUM, STEM.

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