IDC figures for last quarter:
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Strong growth continued in
the personal computer market during the second quarter of 1997, according to
preliminary data released today by International Data Corporation (IDC).
Unit shipments worldwide rose 15 percent over the second quarter of 1996,
compared to 15 percent year-over-year in Q1 1997. The U.S. market sustained
the substantial growth rate recorded in the first quarter, posting second
quarter unit shipment growth of 19 percent.
"New technology and continued corporate investment drove sales during the
quarter," said Kevin Hause, personal systems research analyst for IDC.
"Market demand was bolstered by the introduction of Pentium II desktops, the
sustained wave of business upgrades, and continued popularity of portable
systems."
Compaq retained the top market share position, both in the US and
worldwide. Hewlett-Packard surged to the number three position worldwide,
with 48 percent year-over-year growth in unit shipments. Dell continued
its extraordinary growth, increasing worldwide unit shipments by 52
percent, and IBM posted solid growth to retain the number two spot worldwide.
"Hewlett-Packard propelled itself into the top tier capitalizing on
well-received portable products and very competitive pricing," said John
Brown, senior analyst with IDC's Worldwide Quarterly PC Market Tracker
program. "Strong sales in Europe also contributed to Hewlett-Packard's
worldwide growth."
Market Highlights
The US market had a robust quarter, with demand for new products
reinforced by the strong economy. Sequentially, the market grew three
percent, a healthy expansion given the strength of the first quarter.
Commercial desktop sales more than offset the seasonally weaker consumer
market, due to continuing business upgrades and demand for the Pentium II.
Portables remained a high-growth area, again bolstering the overall growth
rate.
Other regions saw mixed results, with the key determinant being local
economic conditions. The Asia/Pacific region turned in 14 percent growth,
reflecting weak performance in some its largest markets, particularly Korea.
Japan saw only moderate growth of six percent, as economic uncertainty, high
prices, and a new consumer tax depressed demand. Western Europe posted
better-than-expected growth of 11 percent, as large vendors used aggressive
pricing to stimulate demand in the major markets.
Second Quarter Vendor Review
Compaq reinforced its leadership position in both the US and worldwide,
with impressive year-over-year growth of 38 percent and 42 percent,
respectively. This performance expanded the company's market share and its
lead over the respective number two vendors. Commercial desktops, servers,
and portables were all in high demand, and the company leveraged its size
and brand to create sizable growth in the otherwise difficult Western
European region.
IBM maintained the number two spot worldwide, increasing its market share
sequentially. Portables led growth in both the US and worldwide, due to new
products that were very well-received. Servers also contributed to IBM's
growth in what was another strong quarter for "Big Blue."
Dell again posted explosive growth, capitalizing on its operational
efficiency and healthy demand in its core corporate market. Continued
price aggression in servers fueled growth domestically and in Europe, where
the company outpaced the market by a healthy distance.
Despite the seasonally weak consumer quarter, Packard Bell NEC maintained
its position as one of the top five vendors in the world. The company
expanded its worldwide unit shipments by five percent over last year, which
is noteworthy as the first quarter that the company has been able to show
growth since the merger of Packard Bell, NEC, and ZDS.
Aggressive pricing in Europe and completion of its corporate desktop
rollout fueled Hewlett-Packard's commercial growth. A warm response to a
new portable line that included a new value product also contributed to the
jump in worldwide ranking from number six to number three.
Table 1
Top 5 Vendors, US PC Shipments, Second Quarter 1997 (Preliminary)
(Thousands of Units)
Q297 Q2 1997 Market Q2 1996 Market Growth
Rank Vendor Shipments Share Shipments Share 1997/96
1 Compaq 967 13.5% 702 11.6% 38%
2 Packard Bell NEC 685 9.6% 700 11.6% -2%
3 Dell 666 9.3% 406 6.7% 64%
4 IBM 633 8.8% 500 8.3% 27%
5 Hewlett-Packard 473 6.6% 346 5.7% 37%
Others 3,739 52.2% 3,387 56.1% 10%
All Vendors 7,163 100.0% 6,041 100.0% 19%
Shipments are branded shipments and exclude OEM sales for all vendors
Data for all vendors are reported for calendar periods
Data for Packard Bell NEC includes shipments for Packard Bell, NEC, and
ZDS
Source: International Data Corporation, July 1997
Table 2
Top 5 Vendors, Worldwide PC Shipments, Second Quarter 1997 (Preliminary)
(Thousands of Units)
Q297 Q2 1997 Market Q2 1996 Market Growth
Rank Vendor Shipments Share Shipments Share 1997/96
1 Compaq 2,173 11.9% 1,531 9.7% 42%
2 IBM 1,664 9.1% 1,387 8.8% 20%
3 Hewlett-Packard 1,040 5.7% 703 4.4% 48%
4 Dell 1,022 5.6% 671 4.2% 52%
5 Packard Bell NEC 973 5.3% 927 5.9% 5%
Others 11,358 62.3% 10,602 67.0% 7%
All Vendors 18,230 100.0% 15,821 100.0% 15%
Shipments are branded shipments and exclude OEM sales for all vendors
Data for all vendors are reported for calendar periods
Data for Packard Bell NEC includes shipments for Packard Bell, NEC, and
ZDS
Data for Packard Bell NEC does not include NEC Japan or NEC China
Source: International Data Corporation, July 1997
For additional information on IDC's personal systems research, please
contact Dara Queen, marketing manager, at 508-935-4585.
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