If you'd invested in 3M (MMM): performance and returns
Looking for 3M's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would 3M have returned?
This calculator shows how much 3M stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in 3M
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,254 | +25% |
| 3 years ago | $1,615 | +61% |
| 5 years ago | $1,108 | +11% |
| 10 years ago | $1,285 | +29% |
| since inception (1962) | $44,341 | +4334% |
Return by year (3M)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +1% | $1,011 (+1%) |
| 2025 | +24% | $1,254 (+25%) |
| 2024 | +41% | $1,771 (+77%) |
| 2023 | -9% | $1,615 (+61%) |
| 2022 | -32% | $1,090 (+9%) |
| 2021 | +2% | $1,108 (+11%) |
| 2020 | -1% | $1,098 (+10%) |
| 2019 | -7% | $1,016 (+2%) |
| 2018 | -19% | $823 (-18%) |
| 2017 | +32% | $1,084 (+8%) |
| 2016 | +19% | $1,285 (+29%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does MMM return?
$1,000 invested in 3M 10 years ago would be worth $1,285 today, i.e. +3%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was MMM's best/worst year?
Best year: 2024 (+41%). Worst year: 2022 (-32%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in MMM since inception be worth?
Since 1962, $1,000 would have become $44,341 (+4334%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do 3M's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If 3M pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is 3M's average annual return (ROI)?
3M's return on investment is about +3%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.