Herbalife just reported earnings that crushed expectations and the stock is ripping higher

Myles Udland

Herbalife just reported first quarter earnings that topped expectations and the company also raised its outlook for the full year, sending shares soaring.

In after hours trade on Tuesday, shares of the company were up as much as 13%.

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