harman's largest market. when the company reported a blah quarter this morning like the red sox's blowout victory over the cardinals last night, it was a big deal. one more data point confirming the turn in europe's economy is real. 11% earnings beat off an 84 cent basis. 17.4% increase over the year. this is a $5.7 billion company that wracked up new businesses in the quarter. the stock soared $9. 13%. epic move. harman is now giving you a remarkable 130% return since we last spoke to the ceo back in june of last year. so more than a double, less than 18 months, and even after this run, the stock is 17 times extra earnings, 18% long-term growth. let's check in with the bankable denesh, president and ceo of harman international, we've been around for a long time, learn more about the fabulous quarter and where it is headed. welcome back to "mad money." >> great to be here. >> i need you to do something. people are going to say, well, wait a second. how does the stock go up that much in one day? and the answer is, you checked off literally every box that a stock person wants, right? >> well, jim, companies do well i