gwdslot| U.S. stock changes 丨 3M rose more than 4% Q1 net sales and adjusted earnings per share exceeded expectations

3M(MMMgwdslot.US) rose more than 4%gwdslot, reported 95gwdslot.87 dollars. 3M's net sales for the first quarter were US$8 billion, compared with market expectations of US$7.63 billion; adjusted earnings per share were US$2.39, compared with market expectations of US$2.1. 3M expects a dividend payout ratio of approximately 40% of total free cash flow.