Global PC Shipments Plunge 21 Percent

Global PC shipments fell 21 percent year-over-year in Q3 2026, dropping from 70 million units to 57 million. A quarter-over-quarter reduction of 13.8 percent occurred as rising memory costs and tariffs forced consumers to delay purchases. Forecasts indicate a 27 percent decline by end of 2026, with HP suffering a 31 percent drop and Lenovo declining 23 percent.