EQUIPEngadget · 23h ago
PC shipments are in the toilet, plunging over 20 percent from last year
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Global PC shipments have declined by more than 20 percent compared to the previous year. Market projections suggest this contraction could reach 27 percent by year-end 2026 due to escalating hardware costs.
- 01Annual PC shipment volume has decreased by over 20 percent since last year
- 02Shipment declines are forecasted to reach 27 percent by the end of 2026
- 03Rising hardware prices are identified as a primary driver for the market downturn
- 04Enterprise procurement teams should monitor price volatility through the 2026 fiscal year
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This could reach 27 percent throughout the end of 2026 as prices continue to rise.