3M Company announced earnings results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. For the second quarter, the company announced sales was USD 8,950 million compared to USD 7,176 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 1,971 million compared to USD 1,740 million a year ago. Net income was USD 1,524 million compared to USD 1,306 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.62 compared to USD 2.26 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.59 compared to USD 2.25 a year ago. For the half year, sales was USD 17,801 million compared to USD 15,251 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 3,965 million compared to USD 3,403 million a year ago. Net income was USD 3,148 million compared to USD 2,614 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 5.42 compared to USD 4.53 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 5.36 compared to USD 4.5 a year ago.