As for oil prices, the size of the decline has surprised analysts.

The drop surprised many analysts, who had generally expected a flat number.

However, the resurgence of the party and its leader has surprised many political analysts.

And many track the extent to which earnings have surprised analysts.

The rapid growth of online shopping during the period 2000-2003 had surprised many analysts.

The result surprised most analysts, who had expected the airline to report a decline in profit.

The confidence of bond investors continues to surprise many analysts.

Before Mullins's injury, they surprised analysts with a 6-2 record.

The finger-pointing between the company and the pilots' union surprised few analysts.

Q. We have seen very good managements run into trouble when they surprise analysts.