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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 1 MIN

Yum Brands & Altria Shine, United Falters

from The Daily News Now! Business

In the S&P 500, Yum Brands and Altria shine with strong margins and cash flow, while United Airlines faces challenges. Yums rapid expansion and smart moves drive its thirty-one point four percent operating margin and nineteen point one percent free cash flow margin. Altrias unique products and efficiency result in eighty-five point nine percent gross margins, fifty-two point seven percent operating margin, and robust free cash flow. United, however, struggles with slowing passenger growth and weak expense control, leading to a nine point one percent operating margin and potential free cash flow drop. United trades at ninety-two dollars, Yum at one hundred fifty-eight dollars, and Altria at seventy-four dollars, with markets shifting. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6e6cdf744e97c2b2

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