The latest data point for AMAT's EPS Surprise % in Q1'26 stands at 7.69%, marking a notable rebound from the previous quarter's 2.84% and representing the highest surprise level in the observed period from Q2'23 to Q1'26. This positive deviation suggests that the company's earnings significantly exceeded analyst expectations in the most recent fiscal quarter. Over the period from Q2'23 to Q1'26, EPS Surprise % has exhibited volatility with an overall fluctuating trend, peaking at 11.52% in Q1'24 before declining to a low of 3.46% in Q2'25, followed by a recovery in the latest quarters. Meanwhile, EPS Growth (YoY) shows a more pronounced pattern of ups and downs, starting with moderate gains around 6.86% in Q2'23, surging to 29.03% in Q4'23, then turning negative with declines up to -39.92% in Q1'25, and rebounding strongly to 74.66% in Q1'26, indicating periods of robust year-over-year expansion interspersed with contractions likely tied to market or operational factors.