The latest data point for APLD's EPS Surprise % in Q3'26 stands at 1.38%, reflecting a moderate positive surprise relative to analyst expectations, while the accompanying EPS Growth (YoY) for the same period is -1.31%, indicating a slight year-over-year contraction in earnings. Over the period from Q4'23 to Q3'26, the EPS Surprise % exhibits high volatility with an overall upward trend, peaking at 15% in Q2'24 before fluctuating through negative territory (-0.89% in Q1'25) and stabilizing near zero in recent quarters like Q4'25 and Q1'26; notable inflection points include a sharp recovery to 3.71% in Q2'25 following the dip. In contrast, EPS Growth (YoY) shows erratic patterns with frequent swings between positive (up to 0.89% in Q2'26) and negative values (down to -5.75% in Q4'24), underscoring inconsistent earnings momentum despite occasional beats on surprise metrics.