The latest data point for EPS Surprise % in Q2'26 stands at 1.96%, reflecting a modest positive surprise relative to analyst expectations for Cisco Systems (CSCO). This value indicates that the company's actual earnings per share exceeded forecasts by nearly 2%, continuing a pattern of generally positive surprises over the observed period. Over the timeframe from Q3'23 to Q2'26, EPS Surprise % has exhibited volatility with an overall stable yet fluctuating trend, peaking at 7.77% in Q1'24 before dipping to a low of 1.33% in Q4'25, and averaging around 4% across quarters. In contrast, EPS Growth (YoY) shows a more pronounced decline from strong gains of 42.65% in Q4'23 to negative territory averaging -20% through Q1'25, followed by a recovery with positive growth reaching 31.15% in Q2'26, highlighting periods of contraction in 2024 offset by renewed expansion in 2025-2026. These patterns suggest improving earnings momentum in recent quarters despite earlier headwinds, warranting close monitoring for sustained recovery.