How volatile has ASX's EPS been since 2023?

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has shown a general upward trend in EPS since 2023, with some volatility. Here's a breakdown of the EPS for ASX since 2023:

|code|Ticker|Name|Date|Diluted EPS YoY|Diluted EPS|market_code|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|ASX|ASX.N|ASEH|2023 Q1|-58.196254637714304|0.04265092|169|
|ASX|ASX.N|ASEH|2023 Q2|-53.4384078770298|0.0565189504|169|
|ASX|ASX.N|ASEH|2023 Q3|-49.70754843189466|0.06203474|169|
|ASX|ASX.N|ASEH|2023 Q4|-40.121801739380516|0.0695623707|169|
|ASX|ASX.N|ASEH|2024 Q1|-6.009781735071608|0.0400876928|169|
|ASX|ASX.N|ASEH|2024 Q2|-4.582233713950923|0.05392912|169|
|ASX|ASX.N|ASEH|2024 Q3|10.522601690601107|0.0685624086|169|
|ASX|ASX.N|ASEH|2024 Q4|-9.2483531473432|0.063128997|169|

The data indicates that ASX's EPS has experienced a seasonal fluctuation, with a significant increase in the 2023Q4 reporting period, followed by a slight dip in the 2024Q1 reporting period. However, the EPS has generally been on an upward trend, with the most recent EPS report for 2024Q4 showing $0.26, which is the highest EPS recorded since 2023.

This suggests that while there has been some volatility in the EPS, the overall trend has been positive, with the most recent data indicating a strong performance. Investors should monitor the upcoming reporting periods to assess the sustainability of the EPS growth and any potential factors that may impact future EPS performance.