The latest data point for INTC's EPS Surprise % in Q1'26 stands at 14.29%, indicating a positive surprise relative to analyst expectations, while the corresponding EPS Growth (YoY) is -2.84%, reflecting a year-over-year decline in earnings despite the beat. Over the period from Q2'23 to Q1'26, EPS Surprise % has exhibited high volatility, starting at 4.82% and fluctuating through notable highs like 20.90% in Q3'24 and 18.12% in Q1'25, alongside lows such as -9.29% in Q2'25, with no clear long-term upward or downward trend but frequent swings above and below zero. In contrast, EPS Growth (YoY) has trended predominantly negative, with an initial positive of 4.18% in Q2'23 giving way to deeper declines like -56.43% in Q3'24 and -12.00% in Q4'25, highlighting persistent earnings contraction pressures amid occasional minor recoveries. This divergence suggests that while INTC has periodically exceeded EPS forecasts, underlying growth remains challenged, warranting caution for analysts monitoring semiconductor sector dynamics.