The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which industrials editor/analyst Brendan Byrnes and technology and media editor/analyst Andrew Tonner discuss topics around the investing world.
In today's edition, Brendan and Andrew discuss whether 3M is a buy, sell, or hold. Brendan thinks 3M is a solid long-term buy-and-hold candidate because it continues to be a technological innovator and use its nearly $4 billion in free cash flow to pursue worthwhile acquisitions. The company's history of raising its dividend is another reason long-term investors should love this stock, and 3M's 20% operating margins are some of the best among its peers.
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