ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Diversified manufacturer 3M’s third-quarter net income rose 6 percent on higher revenue across all divisions.
The maker of Post-it notes, industrial coatings and ceramics also narrowed its guidance range.
Net income for the three months ending Sept. 30 after paying preferred dividends totaled $1.3 billion, or $2.02 per share, up from $1.23 billion, or $1.81 per share, last year. Analysts expected $1.96 per share, according to FactSet.
Revenue rose 3 percent to $8.14 billion from $7.92 billion. Analysts expected $8.23 billion. The stronger dollar hurt revenue by about 1 percentage point, the company said.
The St. Paul, Minnesota-based company narrowed its guidance to net income of $7.40 to $7.50 for the year, compared with prior expectations of $7.30 to $7.55. Analysts expected $7.46 per share.
At its industrial unit, which makes auto and aircraft parts, revenue rose 3 percent to $2.8 billion. Revenue from its electronics and energy unit rose nearly 4 percent to $1.5 billion. Safety and graphics revenue rose 1 percent to $1.4 billion and revenue from health care products rose about 5 percent to $1.4 billion.
Revenue from consumer products like Scotch tape and Post-its rose 2 percent to $1.2 billion.
Shares of 3M Co. rose $1.95, or 1.4 percent, to $140.90 in premarket trading about 90 minutes ahead of the market open.
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