Finance

Earnings Reports - An IndustryWeek Roundup

Jan. 27, 2015

Many of the world’s top manufacturers announced earnings for the latest quarter. IndustryWeek takes a look at some of the key numbers.

Rob LaFrentz

Many of the world’s top manufacturers announced earnings for the latest quarter. IndustryWeek takes a look at some of the key numbers.

Conglomerate 3M (IW 500/41) reports it beat analysts’ estimates by a penny a share. Sales were $7.7 billion, up 2% year over year.

The Dutch company called 2014 “challenging,” blaming slowing markets in Russia and China and unfavorable exchange rates for the loss. It went on to predict a rebound for 2015.

About the Author

Rob LaFrentz | Senior Content Producer

Rob LaFrentz is the Senior News Producer for IndustryWeek. A former Deputy Editor at the Chicago Tribune, Rob has years of experience covering all aspects of business, manufacturing, finance and other news.