3M reported first quarter earnings in April 2016. Sales declined 2.2% to $7.4 billion due to foreign exchange impacts, while organic local currency sales declined 0.8%. Earnings per share grew 10.8% to $2.05 due to tax benefits, acquisitions, and share repurchases. Operating margins expanded 1.3 percentage points to 24.1% through productivity gains and price increases. The company reaffirmed full-year sales and earnings guidance.