The latest data point for CVX's EPS Surprise % in Q4'25 stands at 7.80%, indicating a positive outcome where actual earnings per share exceeded analyst expectations by a moderate margin. This follows a stronger 9.47% surprise in Q3'25, suggesting continued resilience in earnings delivery amid market volatility. Over the period from Q1'23 to Q4'25, EPS Surprise % has exhibited high volatility, fluctuating between a peak of 9.47% in Q3'25 and a low of -18.67% in Q3'23, with an overall trend shifting from negative surprises in 2023 (-18.67% to 4.86%) to more balanced performance in 2024 and 2025, including notable recoveries like 5.04% in Q4'24. In contrast, EPS Growth (YoY) has trended predominantly negative, averaging around -20% to -40% across most quarters, with sharp declines such as -63.17% in Q4'23 and -46.15% in Q2'23, though a brief positive spike to 50.41% in Q4'24 highlights intermittent growth amid broader contractionary pressures. This dual-line analysis underscores CVX's ability to beat estimates despite underlying year-over-year earnings erosion, potentially signaling operational efficiencies offsetting sector challenges.