The latest data point for AXP's EPS Surprise % in Q1'26 stands at 7%, indicating a positive surprise relative to analyst expectations and marking a recovery from the slight miss of -0.3% in Q4'25. This uptick suggests improving alignment between actual earnings and forecasts for the period ending March 2026. Over the timeframe from Q2'23 to Q1'26, EPS Surprise % has shown volatility with an overall positive bias, peaking at 12.5% in Q1'24 before fluctuating between highs of 12.2% in Q3'23 and lows of -0.8% in Q4'23, reflecting inconsistent outperformance amid economic pressures. Meanwhile, EPS Growth (YoY) trended strongly upward initially, reaching 43.9% in Q2'24, but moderated to more stable levels around 17.6% in Q1'26 after a dip to -1.9% in Q2'25, highlighting robust year-over-year expansion that has stabilized without sustained declines.