ProShares Smart Materials ETF Price & Performance (TINT)

3M reported first-quarter revenue of $5.95 billion, surpassing analyst expectations despite a slight year-over-year decline. Adjusted earnings per share jumped 10% to $1.88. However, the company flagged that new tariffs could reduce 2025 profits by up to $0.40 per share, highlighting ongoing trade-related uncertainty.12

The ProShares Smart Materials ETF (TINT) climbed 2.6% on Tuesday, reaching $26.33, despite a dramatic drop in trading activity. The ETF, which tracks global firms in the smart materials sector, has a market cap of $1.32 million and remains a niche option for investors seeking exposure to innovative materials.34

Applied Materials is seen as a value opportunity, trading below intrinsic value estimates with a forward P/E ratio under the sector median. Analysts project steady earnings growth through 2027, but caution remains due to potential U.S.-China trade tensions and reliance on AI-driven demand for DRAM products.5