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Over the five-year period, 3M’s revenue increased from approximately USD 32.2 billion in 2020 to roughly USD 35.4 billion in 2021 before experiencing a gradual decline in the following years. Gross profit followed a similar trend, peaking around USD 16.6 billion in 2021 and falling to about USD 10.1 billion by 2024. Operating income and net income both demonstrated initial stability, with operating income ranging from USD 7.2 billion in 2021 to USD 6.5 billion in 2022 and net income at around USD 5.9 billion in 2021, before witnessing significant fluctuations. Notably, the drop in operating income in 2023 to a negative USD 9.1 billion, accompanied by a similar plunge in net income to negative USD 7.0 billion, represents a dramatic swing—exceeding a 20% change and suggesting extraordinary events or one-off items impacted performance during that year. In 2024, although revenue saw a substantial decline of approximately 25% compared to prior periods, the company managed to rebound with a positive operating income of USD 4.8 billion and a net income of USD 4.2 billion. This recovery indicates a potential corrective action or the resolution of issues that led to the 2023 downturn. Overall, while 3M’s performance was robust in the earlier years, the volatility observed in 2023 signals the need for careful monitoring. Given 3M’s diversified portfolio in the industrial and consumer sectors, the rebound in 2024 is a positive sign, yet the marked revenue contraction raises questions about future sustainability that investors should continue to evaluate alongside broader market conditions.
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