Dividend Aristocrat 3M (MMM) will raise its quarterly dividend by 5.9 percent to $1.175 per share in 2017. The next dividend is payable March 12, 2017, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 17, 2017. The ex-date for this increased dividend is February 15, 2017.

This marks the 59th consecutive year 3M has increased its dividend. The company has paid dividends to its shareholders without interruption for 100 years.

3M Company is a technology company which operates in electronics, telecommunications, industrial, consumer and office, health care, safety, and other markets.  The company's business segments are Industrial; Safety and Graphics; Health Care; Electronics and Energy; and Consumer. 3M's products include adhesives, abrasives, laminates, passive fire protection, dental and orthodontic products, electronic materials, medical products, car-care products, electronic circuits, and optical films. 3M Company (formerly Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company) was incorporated in 1929 under the laws of the State of Delaware to continue operations begun in 1902.