3M Lays Out Solid Expectations for 2018 Sales and Earnings Growth, but Shares Continue to Look Rich
We’re maintaining our $184 per share fair value estimate for wide-moat 3M after the firm’s 2018 outlook event, and we believe that shares seem pricey despite what looks to be a promising year ahead. 2018 organic sales growth expectations of 3% to 5% fall well within the higher end of 3M’s longer-term target of 2% to 5%. This makes sense as we’d expect to see strength in 3M’s top line from strong momentum in the global economic environment. Expected organic sales growth of 4% to 6% in the healthc...3M is a technology company. The company has four segments: Safety and Industrial, which consists of personal safety, industrial adhesives and tapes, abrasives, closure and masking systems, electrical markets, automotive aftermarket, and roofing granules; Transportation and Electronics, which consists of electronics, automotive and aerospace, commercial solutions, advanced materials, and transportation safety; Health Care, which includes medical solutions, oral care, separation and purification sciences, health information systems, drug delivery systems, and food safety; and Consumer, which consists of home improvement, stationery and office supplies, home care, and consumer health care.
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