Investing.com – 3M narrowly beat Q3 EPS estimate but missed sales forecast. 3M Tuesday reported a 4.9% rise in diluted EPS to $2.15 vs estimate of $2.14. Sales were flat yoy at $7.71 bn, narrowly missing estimate of $7.75 bn. Manufacturer lowered full-year EPS guidance to $8.15-$8.20 from $8.15-$8.30. Organic sales now seen flat vs. up 0%-1% previously. 3M shares were down 2.81% at $166.46 at 10:00 ET.