Global PC shipments fell 21% YoY in Q3 to 57M units, as memory and other costs pushed prices up; Lenovo retained its market leadership despite a 23% decline (Minsoo Kang/Counterpoint Research)
Global PC shipments declined 21% YoY in Q3 2026 to 57 million units, as elevated memory and other component costs continued to push up PC prices and constrain demand.
Global PC shipments declined by 21% year-over-year in Q3 2026, falling to a total of 57 million units, according to preliminary data from Counterpoint Research. The decline was accompanied by a 13.8% quarter-over-quarter drop in shipments. The decline in demand was attributed to high component costs, including memory, which pushed up PC prices and made replacement purchases less attractive to consumers.
While commercial demand remained relatively resilient, bolstered by fleet replacements and Windows migrations, it was not enough to offset the overall market contraction.
The decline came against a strong comparison period, with Q3 2025 seeing increased shipments due to the Windows 10 support deadline and tariff-related inventory adjustments. This strong base added to the year-over-year decline in Q3 2026. Minsoo Kang, a Senior Analyst at Counterpoint Research based in Seoul, highlighted the sector's challenges and emphasized the importance of tracking mobile and wearable devices.
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