3M posts 7% rise in third-quarter revenue
Oct 26 (Reuters) - Diversified manufacturer 3M Co posted a 7.1% rise in third-quarter revenue on Tuesday, boosted by higher demand for its consumer as well as safety and industrial products.
Net income attributable to the company rose marginally to $1.434 billion, or $2.45 per share, in the quarter ended Sept. 30, from $1.430 billion, or $2.45 per share, a year earlier.
Net sales rose to $8.94 billion from $8.35 billion a year earlier. (Reporting by Sanjana Shivdas in Bengaluru; Editing by Ramakrishnan M.)