Tupperware Brands Corporation (TUP) recently reported third-quarter earnings of 54 cents per share, topping the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 29% and surpassing the previous year's 47 cents. Sales were up 9% in local currency. The company also declared a dividend of 25 cents, representing a 14% boost.

Company Description

Tupperware Brands Corporation is a global direct seller of premium, innovative products across multiple brands and categories through an independent sales force of over 2 million.

Product brands and categories include design-centric preparation, storage and serving solutions for the kitchen and home through the Tupperware brand as well as beauty and personal care products through its Avroy Shlain, BeautiControl, Fulller, NaturCare, Nutrimetrics, and Nuvo brands.

A Stellar Third Quarter

The company recently reported third-quarter earnings of 54 cents per share, topping the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 29% and surpassing the previous year's

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Avon Products Inc. (AVP) is seeing bullish earnings estimates ahead of reporting next week. The full-year Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.66 per share is up 5 cents over the past 90 days. For 2010, analysts polled by Zacks are projecting earnings of $2.11 per share, versus last month's $2.08 and the 3 months-ago forecast of $1.95.

Company Description

Avon Products is beauty company with over $10 billion in annual revenue. As the world's largest direct seller, Avon markets to women in more than 100 countries through 5.8 million independent Avon Sales Representatives. Avon's product line includes beauty products as well as fashion and home products. The company features such well-recognized brand names as Avon Color, Anew, Skin-So-Soft, Advance Techniques, Avon Naturals and Mark.

Rising Forecasts and Strong Momentum

The company is seeing bullish earnings estimates ahead of reporting nest week. The full-year Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.66 per share is up 5 cents

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Tupperware Brands Corporation (TUP) recently declared a quarterly dividend of 22 cents per share, which translates into an industry-leading yield of 2%. The industry average stands at 0.66%. TUP stacks up well against the market, beating the major averages by more than 20% since reporting.

Company Description

Tupperware Brands Corporation is a global direct seller of premium, innovative products across multiple brands and categories through an independent sales force of over 2 million.

Product brands and categories include design-centric preparation, storage and serving solutions for the kitchen and home through the Tupperware brand as well as beauty and personal care products through its Avroy Shlain, BeautiControl, Fulller, NaturCare, Nutrimetrics, and Nuvo brands.

Solid Income

The company recently declared a quarterly dividend of 22 cents per share, which translates into an industry-leading yield of 2%. The industry average stands at 0.66%.

The dividend is payable on October 2 to shareholders of record as

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Tupperware Brands Corporation (TUP) recently announced second-quarter adjusted earnings of 86 cents per share, eclipsing the previous year's 75 cents and exceeding the consensus estimate by 41%.

Company Description

Tupperware Brands Corporation is a global direct seller of premium, innovative products across multiple brands and categories through an independent sales force of over 2 million.

Product brands and categories include design-centric preparation, storage and serving solutions for the kitchen and home through the Tupperware brand as well as beauty and personal care products through its Avroy Shlain, BeautiControl, Fulller, NaturCare, Nutrimetrics, and Nuvo brands.

Stellar Quarter

The company recently announced second-quarter adjusted earnings of 86 cents per share, eclipsing the previous year's 75 cents and exceeding the consensus estimate by 41%. Sales were up 4% on a year-over-year basis.

Bullish Forecasts

Tupperware sees third-quarter earnings ranging between 33 to 38 cents per share.

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According to Chinese media, Avon (China) Heilongjiang Branch may face a fine of up to CNY2 million and even be asked to take criminal responsibility if it is found to be involved in multi-level marketing. Avon claims itself to be the world's leading direct seller of beauty and related products. However, it is reported by Chinese [...]

Tupperware Brands Corporation (TUP) recently declared a quarterly dividend of 22 cents per share, noting that it is payable on July 6 to shareholders of record as of June 11. The company boasts an industry-leading dividend yield of 3%.

Company Description

Tupperware Brands Corporation is a global direct seller of premium, innovative products across multiple brands and categories through an independent sales force of over 2 million.

Product brands and categories include design-centric preparation, storage and serving solutions for the kitchen and home through the Tupperware brand as well as beauty and personal care products through its Avroy Shlain, BeautiControl, Fulller, NaturCare, Nutrimetrics, and Nuvo brands.

Competitive Income

The company recently declared a quarterly dividend of 22 cents per share, noting that it is payable on July 6 to shareholders of record as of June 11. Tupperware boasts an industry-leading dividend yield

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Tupperware Brands Corporation (TUP) has been surging lately as shares more than doubled off recent multi-year lows. Analysts are optimistic on earnings, lifting year 2009 estimates by 2 cents to $2.21 per share in just the past week.

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Tupperware Brands Corporation is a global direct seller of premium, innovative products across multiple brands and categories through an independent sales force of over 2 million.

Product brands and categories include design-centric preparation, storage and serving solutions for the kitchen and home through the Tupperware brand as well as beauty and personal care products through its Avroy Shlain, BeautiControl, Fulller, NaturCare, Nutrimetrics, and Nuvo brands.

Strong First Quarter

The company recently posted first-quarter adjusted earnings of 45 cents per share, jumping ahead of the consensus estimate by 32%.

Management noted that, in light of the current economic picture, Tupperware was happy to deliver local currency top line growth in a significant

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Jewett-Cameron Trading Co. Ltd. (JCTF) is a distributor and direct seller of wood and specialty metal products to home improvement and other related retailers throughout the U.S. The company operates in four primary lines of business: Industrial Wood Products; Lawn, Garden, and Pet; Seed Processing and Sales; and Industrial Tools and Clamps. The Lawn, Garden and Pet Segments appear to be on the rise for Jewett-Cameron as the company said those business lines helped partially offset weaker demand for its wood products in its fiscal third quarter.

Oregon-based Jewett-Cameron reported record profit results for its aforementioned fiscal third quarter last month. The company earned 40 cents a share compared with 32 cents a share a year earlier, representing a 25 percent gain. Jewett-Cameron could be an interesting way for investors to play a weaker economy as consumers opt to spend more time at home. The company manufactures garden products as well

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