The latest data point for UNH's EPS Surprise % in Q1'26 stands at 9.88%, marking a strong positive surprise relative to analyst expectations and a notable recovery from the negative surprises in prior quarters. This figure represents the highest point in the series, indicating improved earnings performance in the most recent period. Over the period from Q2'23 to Q1'26, the EPS Surprise % trend has been volatile, starting with modest positives around 2-4% in 2023, peaking at 4.54% in Q1'24, then declining sharply into negatives of -1.23% in Q2'25 amid broader challenges, before rebounding to 9.88% in Q1'26. Meanwhile, EPS Growth (YoY) shows even greater fluctuations, with highs of 16.08% in Q4'23 followed by deep declines to -125.46% in Q1'24 and -60.52% in Q3'25, stabilizing at 0% in Q1'26, suggesting inconsistent year-over-year earnings momentum that has pressured surprises in recent years but hints at potential stabilization.