The latest data point for LRCX's EPS Surprise % in Q3'26 stands at 8.09%, reflecting a modest positive deviation from analyst expectations and marking a slight improvement from the previous quarter's 8.55%. Meanwhile, the EPS Growth (YoY) for the same period reached 40.38%, indicating robust year-over-year earnings expansion. Over the period from Q4'23 to Q3'26, EPS Surprise % exhibited volatility, starting at 20.00% before declining sharply to -89.32% in Q3'24, then stabilizing around 3-10% in subsequent quarters with no clear long-term trend. In contrast, EPS Growth (YoY) showed a strong recovery from negative territory (-31.2% to -35.8% initially) to consistent positive growth post-Q3'24, peaking at 73.08% in Q4'25 and maintaining above 36% thereafter, underscoring improving profitability momentum for LRCX.