The latest data point for XOM's EPS Surprise % in Q4'25 stands at 0.59%, indicating a modest positive deviation from analyst expectations and marking a slight improvement from the previous quarter's 3.30%. Meanwhile, the EPS Growth (YoY) for the same period is -10.47%, reflecting ongoing contraction compared to the prior year. Over the period from Q1'23 to Q4'25, EPS Surprise % has exhibited volatility, starting with a strong 9.27% positive surprise in Q1'23, followed by negative surprises in Q2'23 (-3.48%) and Q3'23 (-4.22%), a rebound to 12.22% in Q4'23, and subsequent fluctuations including a low of -6.36% in Q1'24 before stabilizing around 0-4% in recent quarters. In contrast, EPS Growth (YoY) shows a predominantly negative trend, with an initial sharp gain of 117.97% in Q1'23 giving way to consistent declines averaging -10% to -50% across most periods, highlighting persistent year-over-year earnings pressure despite occasional minor upticks like 10.31% in Q2'24. This dual-line chart underscores XOM's challenges in sustaining growth amid fluctuating surprises, with no clear dominant upward trajectory.