Benzinga's After Hours Gainers (HK, UPS, YUM, RT)

Among the notable names that moved higher in the after hours trading session are United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS), Yum Brands (NYSE: YUM), Petrohawk Energy (NYSE: HK) and Ruby Tuesday (NYSE: RT).

UPS reported earnings after the closing bell, beating Wall Street estimates. The company also raised their guidance. UPS reported EPS of $0.71 compared to analysts estimates of $0.58. UPS is a major barometer of the health of the economy. This report may serve as an upside catalyst for the market tomorrow. In the after hours, the stock has gained 4.52% to $68.41.

YUM Brands (NYSE: YUM) also reported earnings after the closing bell. The company earned $0.59 per share compared to analysts' estimates of $0.48. In late trading, the stock gained 2.23% to $42.61.

Petrohawk Energy (NYSE: HK) also was a late mover today, as the shares climbed 3.31% to $23.71. The stock attracted a large number of buyers of call contracts in the options market today. Petrohawk Energy Corporation (HK) is an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the exploration, development and production of predominately natural gas properties located onshore in the United States.

Ruby Tuesday (NYSE: RT) jumped 2.92% in after hours trading to $12.34. The stock had notched a 1.35% gain during regular market hours. The activity is likely a result of bullish sentiment after YUM's earnings report.