The latest data point for COST's EPS Diluted in Q2'26 stands at 4.58 USD, reflecting a modest quarter-over-quarter increase from 4.50 USD in Q1'26 and marking the highest value in the recent fiscal year. This figure underscores continued profitability amid seasonal fluctuations typical for the retail sector. Over the period from Q3'23 to Q2'26, EPS Diluted has exhibited an overall upward trend, rising from 2.93 USD to 4.58 USD with notable peaks in Q4 periods (e.g., 5.29 USD in Q4'24 and 5.87 USD in Q4'25), driven by holiday sales strength. Year-over-year growth has remained positive throughout, averaging around 13% with peaks exceeding 29% in Q3'24, though it moderated to 2.55% in Q2'25 before rebounding to 13.93% in Q2'26, indicating resilient expansion despite occasional dips in momentum. The bar chart visualization highlights these quarterly variations, while the overlaid line for EPS Growth (YoY) confirms consistent positive momentum without significant declines.