The latest data point for QCOM's EPS Diluted in Q1'26 stands at 2.78 USD, reflecting a modest recovery from the sharp decline in the prior quarter but remaining below the peak of 2.83 USD achieved in Q1'25. Over the period from Q2'23 to Q1'26, EPS Diluted exhibited volatility with an initial downward trend from 1.52 USD to a low of 1.32 USD in Q4'23, followed by a strong rebound peaking at 2.83 USD in Q1'25, before a notable drop to -2.78 USD in Q4'25 and partial stabilization in Q1'26. Year-over-year EPS growth mirrored this pattern, starting negative at around -41% to -51% in early quarters, turning positive with gains up to 95% in Q4'24, but reverting to -208% in Q4'25 due to the earnings plunge, and a slight -2% contraction in the most recent quarter. This bar and line chart highlights QCOM's inconsistent profitability, driven by potential one-time factors in Q4'25, with overall improvement post-2023 underscoring resilience amid sector challenges.