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October 26 , 2021 3M Science . Applied to Life . ™ 3M Reports Third - Quarter 2021 Results Third - Quarter Highlights : - Sales of $ 8.9 billion , up 7.1 percent year - on - year - Organic local - currency sales increased 6.3 percent year - on - year - Earnings per share of $ 2.45 - Operating cash flow of $ 1.9 billion ; adjusted free cash flow of $ 1.5 billion , down 29 percent year - on - year - Returned $ 1.4 billion to shareholders via dividends and gross share repurchases - Company updates full - year 2021 outlook ST . PAUL , Minn . , Oct. 26 , 2021 / PRNewswire / -- 3M ( NYSE : MMM ) today reported third- quarter 2021 results . " In the face of continued global challenges , the 3M team executed well and delivered broad- based organic growth , along with strong margins and cash flow , " said 3M chairman and chief executive officer Mike Roman . " Overall , end - market demand remained strong , and we navigated supply chain disruptions by maintaining a relentless focus on serving and innovating for our customers . Moving ahead , we will continue to invest for the future by investing in strong demand areas aligned with global trends , while improving our operational performance , driving productivity and advancing sustainability . " Third - Quarter Results Sales grew 7.1 percent year - on - year to $ 8.9 billion . Organic local - currency sales increased 6.3 percent . Foreign currency translation increased sales by 0.8 percent year - on - year . Total sales grew 8.1 percent in Consumer , 7.2 percent in Safety and Industrial , 5.8 percent in Transportation and Electronics , and 4.1 percent in Health Care . Organic local - currency sales increased 7.6 percent in Consumer , 6.1 percent in Safety and Industrial , 5.1 percent in Transportation and Electronics , and 3.3 percent in Health Care . On a geographic basis , total sales grew 7.9 percent in the Americas , 6.8 percent in Asia Pacific , and 5.2 percent in EMEA ( Europe , Middle East and Africa ) . Organic local - currency sales grew 7.4 percent in the Americas , 5.6 percent in Asia Pacific , and 4.2 percent in EMEA .