The latest data point for LMT's EPS Surprise % in Q1'26 shows a negative surprise of -4.45%, indicating that actual earnings per share fell short of analyst expectations by 4.45%. This marks a downturn from the previous quarter's strong positive surprise of 27.88% in Q4'25, reflecting potential challenges in meeting projections for the period ending March 2026. Over the timeframe from Q2'23 to Q1'26, EPS Surprise % has exhibited volatility with an overall upward trend in recent periods, starting at a modest 2.79% and peaking at 27.88% in Q4'25, though interspersed with fluctuations such as a low of 0.90% in Q3'23 and a dip to -4.45% in Q1'26. Meanwhile, EPS Growth (YoY) displays greater instability, ranging from a sharp decline of -70.17% in Q4'24 to a high of 156.39% in Q4'25, with the latest Q1'26 value at -11.37%, suggesting inconsistent year-over-year performance amid broader market or operational factors. Key insights include dominant positive surprises in late 2024 and 2025 quarters, highlighting periods of outperformance before the recent shortfall.