The latest data point for Verizon's (VZ) EPS Diluted in Q1'26 stands at 1.20 USD, reflecting a modest quarter-over-quarter increase from 0.55 USD in Q4'25 and indicating a recovery in profitability following a seasonally weak period. Over the timeframe from Q2'23 to Q1'26, EPS Diluted has shown overall volatility with a general stabilizing trend around 1.0-1.2 USD, punctuated by significant outliers such as the sharp decline to -0.65 USD in Q4'23 and a rebound to 1.18 USD in Q4'24. Year-over-year EPS growth has been inconsistent, with negative rates dominating early periods (e.g., -141% in Q4'23) before turning positive in recent quarters, peaking at 50% in Q3'25 but dipping to -53% in Q4'25, suggesting improving but uneven operational efficiency amid telecom sector challenges.