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 September 2026 at $165.89, down 3.46% for the month and +6.75% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, MMM is +3.62%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +3.13% versus its 200-day moving average ($160.86), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, MMM has outperformed the S&P 500 by +24.67%, with a relative strength index reading of 114.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
3M ended September 2026 at $165.89, posting a monthly return of −3.46%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −2.76%.
The current quarter stands at +2.46% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +3.13% versus the 200-day moving average ($160.86).
Year-to-date, MMM is +3.62% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −8.08%. The stock is currently −10.28% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −19.13%.
| Period | MMM | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.72% | −0.12% | +0.84% |
| 1 Week | +0.56% | −0.34% | +0.90% |
| 1 Month | −3.46% | −0.70% | −2.76% |
| 3 Months | +2.64% | +2.80% | −0.16% |
| 6 Months | +9.89% | +13.85% | −3.96% |
| YTD | +3.62% | +11.70% | −8.08% |
| 12 Months | +6.75% | +15.01% | −8.26% |
| 3 Years | +96.37% | +71.69% | +24.67% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2024 | +24.82% |
| #2 | Jan 2025 | +17.90% |
| #3 | Mar 2024 | +15.15% |
| #4 | Jul 2023 | +11.40% |
| #5 | Dec 2023 | +10.35% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jan 2024 | −13.69% |
| #2 | Sep 2023 | −12.23% |
| #3 | Mar 2026 | −12.15% |
| #4 | Dec 2025 | −6.95% |
| #5 | Oct 2024 | −6.02% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +3.66% |
| Q3 2025 | +1.93% |
| Q4 2025 | +3.17% |
| Q1 2026 | −9.29% |
| Q2 2026 | +11.49% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +2.46% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −8.85% |
| 2024 | +41.24% |
| 2025 | +24.02% |
| 2026 | +3.62% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $184.90 (2026-07-28) |
| 52-Week Low | $139.34 (2026-03-20) |
| Current Price | $165.89 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $160.86 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +3.13% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −19.13% (2026-03-20) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −10.28% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 114.4 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +24.67% |
| RS Peak | 141.9 (Mar 2025) |
| RS Trough | 78.4 (Mar 2024) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was MMM's return for this report period?
MMM returned −3.46% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has MMM outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD MMM: +3.62% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is MMM's 12-month return?
+6.75% over the trailing 12 months.
Is MMM above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +3.13% versus 200DMA ($160.86).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−19.13% on 2026-03-20.