Omdia: US PC Shipments Grew 1.0% in 2Q26, While Full-year Market Forecast to Decline 10.7%
Omdia research reported that US PC shipments (excluding tablets) grew 1.0% year-over-year in 2Q26 to 18.8 million units, returning to growth after a 7.0% decline in 1Q26. Average sell-in prices exceeded $1,000 for the first time (up 12.0% YoY), while the full-year market is forecast to decline 10.7%.
Why it matters — Shifts in PC shipments and IT hardware market trends offer signals about overall technology spending and demand that can influence the advertising and content demand TechTarget monetizes.