Rampant inflation and supply chain problems are hitting the global economy, and many companies are struggling, including industrial conglomerate 3M (NYSE: MMM). MMM Cash Dividend Payout Ratio data by YCharts Investors can check how 3M's free cash flow has grown over time to look deeper into how the business is performing. MMM Free Cash Flow data by YCharts Analysts seem pretty optimistic about the company's prospects going forward.