3M Company Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

Dividend history and payout analysis for 3M Company (MMM). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

56 years
Metric (FY)20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003200220012000199919981997199619951994199319921991199019891988198719861985198419831982198119801979197819771976197519741973197219711970
Dividends per share (FY)$2.92$3.61$6.00$5.96$5.92$5.88$5.76$5.44$4.72$4.44$4.08$3.40$2.56$2.36$2.20$2.12$2.04$2.00$1.92$1.84$1.68$1.44$2.31$2.48$2.40$2.32$2.24$2.20$2.12$3.93$1.88$2.20$3.32$3.20$3.12$2.92$2.16$1.76$2.34$3.00$2.92$2.84$2.76$2.68$2.52$2.36$2.00$1.68$1.44$1.20$1.12$1.04$0.88$1.20$1.56$1.10
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A2.79%6.54%5.94%3.98%4.01%3.90%3.41%2.38%2.97%3.25%2.48%2.16%3.04%3.21%2.91%2.96%4.16%2.73%2.83%2.59%2.10%1.86%2.41%2.43%2.30%2.74%3.70%3.09%2.77%3.39%3.94%3.65%3.80%3.92%4.09%3.91%3.42%2.89%3.09%3.90%N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A47.50%-47.33%58.32%57.76%62.18%72.56%59.69%57.70%53.03%52.99%44.71%37.13%36.79%36.31%36.72%44.82%40.40%33.69%35.73%40.88%37.63%43.03%49.04%66.29%51.52%51.11%75.49%41.30%52.62%80.94%56.28%57.09%56.73%59.36%49.46%46.46%34.76%38.69%44.27%50.46%N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Dividend Payout History

100 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-12November 14, 252025-11-14$0.73
2025-09-12August 25, 252025-08-25$0.73
2025-06-12May 23, 252025-05-23$0.73
2025-03-12February 14, 252025-02-14$0.73
2024-12-12November 15, 242024-11-15$0.70
2024-09-12August 26, 242024-08-26$0.70
2024-06-12May 23, 242024-05-24$0.70
2024-03-12February 15, 242024-02-16$1.51
2023-12-12November 16, 232023-11-17$1.50
2023-09-12August 18, 232023-08-21$1.50
2023-06-12May 18, 232023-05-19$1.50
2023-03-12February 16, 232023-02-17$1.50
2022-12-12November 17, 222022-11-18$1.49
2022-09-12August 19, 222022-08-22$1.49
2022-06-12May 19, 222022-05-20$1.49
2022-03-12February 17, 222022-02-18$1.49
2021-12-12November 18, 212021-11-19$1.48
2021-09-12August 20, 212021-08-23$1.48
2021-06-12May 20, 212021-05-21$1.48
2021-03-12February 11, 212021-02-12$1.48
2020-12-12November 19, 202020-11-20$1.47
2020-09-12August 21, 202020-08-24$1.47
2020-06-12May 21, 202020-05-22$1.47
2020-03-12February 13, 202020-02-14$1.47
2019-12-12November 21, 192019-11-22$1.44
2019-09-12August 15, 192019-08-16$1.44
2019-06-12May 23, 192019-05-24$1.44
2019-03-12February 14, 192019-02-15$1.44
2018-12-12November 21, 182018-11-23$1.36
2018-09-12August 23, 182018-08-24$1.36
2018-06-12May 17, 182018-05-18$1.36
2018-03-12February 15, 182018-02-16$1.36
2017-12-12November 22, 172017-11-24$1.18
2017-09-12August 23, 172017-08-25$1.18
2017-06-12May 17, 172017-05-19$1.18
2017-03-12February 15, 172017-02-17$1.18
2016-12-12November 16, 162016-11-18$1.11
2016-09-12August 17, 162016-08-19$1.11
2016-06-12May 18, 162016-05-20$1.11
2016-03-12February 10, 162016-02-12$1.11
2015-12-12November 18, 152015-11-20$1.02
2015-09-12August 19, 152015-08-21$1.02
2015-06-12May 20, 152015-05-22$1.02
2015-03-12February 11, 152015-02-13$1.02
2014-12-12November 19, 142014-11-21$0.85
2014-09-12August 20, 142014-08-22$0.85
2014-06-12May 21, 142014-05-23$0.85
2014-03-12February 12, 142014-02-14$0.85
2013-12-12November 20, 132013-11-22$0.64
2013-09-12August 21, 132013-08-23$0.64
2013-06-12May 22, 132013-05-24$0.64
2013-03-12February 13, 132013-02-15$0.64
2012-12-12November 20, 122012-11-23$0.59
2012-09-12August 22, 122012-08-24$0.59
2012-06-12May 16, 122012-05-18$0.59
2012-03-12February 15, 122012-02-17$0.59
2011-12-12November 22, 112011-11-25$0.55
2011-09-12August 17, 112011-08-19$0.55
2011-06-12May 18, 112011-05-20$0.55
2011-03-12February 16, 112011-02-18$0.55
2010-12-12November 17, 102010-11-19$0.53
2010-09-12August 18, 102010-08-20$0.53
2010-06-12May 19, 102010-05-21$0.53
2010-03-12February 17, 102010-02-19$0.53
2009-12-12November 18, 092009-11-20$0.51
2009-09-12August 19, 092009-08-21$0.51
2009-06-12May 20, 092009-05-22$0.51
2009-03-12February 18, 092009-02-20$0.51
2008-12-12November 19, 082008-11-21$0.50
2008-09-12August 20, 082008-08-22$0.50
2008-06-12May 21, 082008-05-23$0.50
2008-03-12February 20, 082008-02-22$0.50
2007-12-12November 20, 072007-11-23$0.48
2007-09-12August 22, 072007-08-24$0.48
2007-06-12May 16, 072007-05-18$0.48
2007-03-12February 21, 072007-02-23$0.48
2006-12-12November 21, 062006-11-24$0.46
2006-09-12August 23, 062006-08-25$0.46
2006-06-12May 17, 062006-05-19$0.46
2006-03-12February 22, 062006-02-24$0.46
2005-12-12November 22, 052005-11-25$0.42
2005-09-12August 17, 052005-08-19$0.42
2005-06-12May 18, 052005-05-20$0.42
2005-03-12February 23, 052005-02-25$0.42
2004-12-12November 17, 042004-11-19$0.36
2004-09-12August 18, 042004-08-20$0.36
2004-06-12May 19, 042004-05-21$0.36
2004-03-12February 18, 042004-02-20$0.36
2003-12-12November 19, 032003-11-21$0.33
2003-09-12August 20, 032003-08-22$0.66
2003-06-12May 21, 032003-05-23$0.66
2003-03-12February 19, 032003-02-21$0.66
2002-12-12November 20, 022002-11-22$0.62
2002-09-12August 21, 022002-08-23$0.62
2002-06-12May 22, 022002-05-24$0.62
2002-03-12February 20, 022002-02-22$0.62
2001-12-12November 20, 012001-11-23$0.60
2001-09-12August 22, 012001-08-24$0.60
2001-06-12May 16, 012001-05-18$0.60
2001-03-12February 21, 012001-02-23$0.60

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3M Company's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much 3M Company returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has 3M Company's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for 3M Company, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is 3M Company a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing 3M Company's dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can 3M Company maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing 3M Company's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider 3M Company dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include 3M Company dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.