3M (NYSE: MMM) has talked about increasing organic growth, but it’s struggled to do that for years. In this video, Travis Hoium goes over the company’s recent growth, why the struggles continue, and whether the stock is a good value today.

*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Oct. 28, 2024. The video was published on Oct. 28, 2024.

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Travis Hoium has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends 3M. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Travis Hoium is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.