On October 14, IDC released data showing that the preliminary estimate for global traditional PC shipments in the third quarter of 2026 was 62.7 million units, representing a year-on-year decrease of 20.1% and a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 9.1%. This marks the second consecutive quarter of year-on-year decline in the PC market, with the drop significantly widening from the 3.8% decrease in the second quarter, resulting in a reduction of 15.8 million units in global PC sales. Another research firm, Omdia, reported a decline of 21.2%, with both agencies agreeing that the market has "plummeted by 20%."
