Apple posted the highest year-over-year growth in global PC shipments in Q2 2025, outpacing rivals Lenovo, HP, and Dell, according to preliminary data from IDC.
Key Highlights
- Mac shipments: 6.2 million units
- Year-over-year growth: +21.4%
- Market share: Rose from 8.0% to 9.1%
- Global rank: Still #4 behind Lenovo, HP, and Dell
Apple’s impressive growth comes despite flat performance in the U.S. market, where shipments remained unchanged. Globally, Apple benefited from a 9% shipment increase outside the U.S.
Industry-Wide Context
- Total global PC shipments: 68.4 million units (+6.5% YoY)
- Lenovo: 17M units (+15.2%)
- HP: 14.1M units (+1.8%)
- Dell: 9.8M units (-3.0%)
Among the top 5 vendors, only Dell saw a decline, while Apple led the growth curve thanks to continued momentum in international markets.
U.S. vs Global Strategy
IDC notes that Apple’s flat U.S. sales may reflect inventory padding ahead of expected tariff hikes. Many shipments might have been front-loaded to mitigate rising costs anticipated in future quarters.
Continuing Momentum
This growth follows a 14.1% increase in Mac shipments in Q1 2025, indicating a strong year-over-year trend for Apple’s Mac business—even as rivals struggle to regain post-pandemic momentum.
