# 3M Shares Hit 8½-Year High After $7.35 Billion Settlement

By John Kim

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Published: 2026-11-05T05:57:54.000Z
Updated: 2026-11-05T05:57:54.000Z
Section: Business

> The deal involves lawsuits from people who alleged they were harmed by the company's “forever chemicals.”

3M shares reached an 8½-year high Wednesday after agreeing to a $7.35 billion deal involving lawsuits over alleged harm from its “forever chemicals.”

The lawsuits were brought by people who alleged they were harmed by the chemicals.

The settlement is valued at $7.35 billion.