The latest data point for JNJ's EPS Surprise % in Q1'26 stands at 0.75%, reflecting a modest positive surprise relative to analyst expectations, while the accompanying EPS Growth (YoY) shows a decline of -53.17%, indicating underperformance compared to the prior year's quarter. Over the period from Q2'23 to Q1'26, EPS Surprise % has exhibited volatility with an overall downward trend, peaking at 9.50% in Q3'24 before dropping to 0% in Q4'25 and stabilizing at lower levels; notable declines occurred from Q3'24 to Q4'25, with intermittent recoveries like 7.36% in Q1'25. In contrast, EPS Growth (YoY) displayed sharp fluctuations, surging to 46% in Q1'24 amid early strength, but turning negative in Q2'24 through Q4'24 and Q1'26, with a brief positive rebound to 0.91% in Q3'25, underscoring inconsistent year-over-year earnings momentum.