PC Shipments Fall 20.1 Percent in “Sharpest Decline” Since Q1 2023
Apple’s share rose to 9.5% as IDC said worldwide PC shipments fell 20.1% and inventory pull-ins and supply constraints weakened demand.
- Worldwide PC shipments plunged 20.1% to 62.7 million units in Q3 2026, according to The International Data Corporation, though Apple increased its market share to 9.5% despite shipping fewer Macs.
- Vendors and channels loaded up on inventory early in the year to beat price hikes, which IDC research director Jitesh Ubrani noted disrupted typical seasonal patterns where Q3 normally outpaces Q2.
- Lenovo led the market with 14.9 million shipments and 23.8% share, while HP recorded the steepest decline at 30.9%, and Dell captured 7.6 million units with a 12.1% share.
- "Channels are now worried about carrying too much inventory," Ubrani said, adding that promotions may emerge but prices will remain well above year-ago levels.
- Micron's CEO warned last week that the AI-driven memory shortage could persist into 2027 and 2028, with worsening macro conditions darkening the outlook for the remainder of 2026.
41 Articles
41 Articles
Ars Technica
online-listing.comPC shipments fall 20.1 percent in “sharpest decline” since Q1 2023
The current decline may be just the beginning of a new downward cycle."
Apple Holds Ground as PC Market Crumbles 20% in Brutal Q3
Global PC shipments plunged 20.1% in Q3 2026 to 62.7 million units amid supply constraints and front-loaded demand. Apple shipped 5.9 million Macs, down 11.3%, yet gained market share to 9.5%. The results highlight Apple's resilience in a brutal downturn for the industry.
Global PC sales crash by 20% in Q3 2026: Why nobody is buying laptops right now
IDC says global PC shipments fell 20.1% year-on-year in Q3 2026 after an unusually weak seasonal quarter. The slump reflects early inventory loading, higher hardware costs and a market waiting for discounts.
Mac Shipments Fall, But Apple Still Gains Ground in Shrinking Market
Apple's Mac shipments declined 11.3% in the third quarter of 2026, but the company increased its market share as worldwide PC shipments fell more sharply, according to IDC's latest preliminary estimates.
Global PC shipments fell 20.1% in the third quarter of 2026, and Apple also fell back.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
