MMM monthly performance report

Check MMM's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.

MMM monthly report

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Key takeaways

  • 3M (MMM) closed November 2026 at $186.24, up 6.83% for the month and +8.86% over the trailing 12 months.
  • Year-to-date, MMM is +16.33%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.03% YTD.
  • The stock is trading +14.80% versus its 200-day moving average ($162.23), a bullish technical signal.
  • Over the past three years, MMM has outperformed the S&P 500 by +68.17%, with a relative strength index reading of 139.7.
  • Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 61.5% — 24 positive months versus 15 negative months.

3M ended November 2026 at $186.24, posting a monthly return of +6.83%. The S&P 500 returned +0.19% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +6.64%.

The current quarter stands at +13.46% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +14.80% versus the 200-day moving average ($162.23).

Year-to-date, MMM is +16.33% against SPY +11.03%, a gap of +5.30%. The stock is currently −5.37% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −19.13%.

MMM trailing returns vs S&P 500
PeriodMMMS&P 500 (SPY)Excess return
1 Day−1.40%−0.35%−1.04%
1 Week−0.81%+3.29%−4.11%
1 Month+6.83%+0.19%+6.64%
3 Months+1.97%−2.48%+4.44%
6 Months+26.61%+2.00%+24.61%
YTD+16.33%+11.03%+5.30%
12 Months+8.86%+10.79%−1.93%
3 Years+140.00%+71.83%+68.17%
MMM best months
RankMonthReturn
#1Jul 2024+24.82%
#2Jan 2025+17.90%
#3Mar 2024+15.15%
#4Dec 2023+10.35%
#5Nov 2023+8.92%
MMM worst months
RankMonthReturn
#1Jan 2024−13.69%
#2Sep 2023−12.23%
#3Mar 2026−12.15%
#4Dec 2025−6.95%
#5Oct 2024−6.02%
MMM quarterly returns
QuarterReturn
Q3 2025+1.93%
Q4 2025+3.17%
Q1 2026−9.29%
Q2 2026+11.49%
Q3 2026+1.38%
Q4 2026 (QTD)+13.46%
MMM calendar year returns
YearReturn
2023−8.85%
2024+41.24%
2025+24.02%
2026+16.33%
MMM drawdown metrics
MetricValue
52-Week High$196.81 (2026-11-05)
52-Week Low$139.34 (2026-03-20)
Current Price$186.24
200-Day Moving Average$162.23
Price vs 200DMA+14.80%
3-Year Maximum Drawdown−19.13% (2026-03-20)
Current Drawdown from 52W High−5.37%
MMM relative strength vs S&P 500
RS metricValue
RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100)139.7
3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500+68.17%
RS Peak153.4 (Mar 2025)
RS Trough84.8 (Mar 2024)
StatusOutperforming Benchmark

Frequently asked questions

What was MMM's return for this report period?

MMM returned +6.83% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-12.

Has MMM outperformed SPY year to date?

YTD MMM: +16.33% vs SPY: +11.03%.

What is MMM's 12-month return?

+8.86% over the trailing 12 months.

Is MMM above or below its 200-day moving average?

Price is +14.80% versus 200DMA ($162.23).

What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?

−19.13% on 2026-03-20.