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Emerging markets should spur Tupperware rebound

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TUPPERWARE BRANDS CORP. (New York symbol TUP; www.tupperwarebrands.com) makes household goods, mainly plastic food and beverage containers, as well as cosmetics and fragrances.

In the quarter ended September 27, 2014, Tupperware’s sales fell 2.4%, to $588.7 million from $603.2 million a year earlier.

The company gets 75% of its sales from outside North America, and the recent rise in the U.S. dollar has cut into the contribution of its overseas operations. But if you exclude the negative impact of currency rates, sales rose 4%. Gains in emerging nations like Indonesia and Brazil offset declines in established markets, particularly Germany.

Without unusual items, Tupperware’s earnings declined 12.6%, to $45.8 million from $52.4 million. Per-share earnings fell 10.0%, to $0.90 from $1.00, on fewer shares outstanding.


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Dividend looks safe, yields 4.2%

Tupperware expects its full-year 2014 sales to rise 4% to 5%, excluding currency rates.

However, currency rates will cut the company’s 2014 earnings by $0.60 a share. Including this charge, it now expects to earn $5.21 to $5.26 a share for the year. The stock trades at 12.6 times the midpoint of that range, which is reasonable in light of Tupperware’s large international operations.

In addition, the company sells its products through 2.9 million independent dealers, which keeps its distribution costs down. The $2.72 dividend seems safe and yields 4.2%.

Tupperware is a buy recommendation of our advisory on U.S. investing, Wall Street Stock Forecaster.

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