ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ Tupperware Brands Corp. (TUP) on Wednesday reported third-quarter profit of $34.4 million.

On a per-share basis, the Orlando, Florida-based company said it had profit of 65 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $1.20 per share.

The direct seller of plastic storage containers and cosmetics posted revenue of $477.2 million in the period.

Tupperware shares have more than doubled since the beginning of the year. The stock has climbed 27% in the last 12 months.

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