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Profitable ax: but weak top line threatens growth of earnings at 3M

Authors :
Byrne, Harlan S.
Source :
Barron's. April 29, 2002, Vol. 82 Issue 17, p14, 1 p.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

W. James McNerney, 3M Chairman, has kept his company ahead of a difficult market with cost-cutting measures. First-quarter earnings of $487 million, up 6%, countered a drop in sales of 7%, to $3.9 million. Some analysts fear that 3M's share price of 126, up almost 50% following September 11th, leaves nowhere to go but down.

Details

ISSN :
10778039
Volume :
82
Issue :
17
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Barron's
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.85223454