Group 1 - Global PC shipments increased by 9.4% year over year in Q3, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of growth, compared to previous quarters of 6.5%, 4.9%, and 1.8% [1] - The end of support for Windows 10 has prompted consumers and businesses to upgrade to AI PCs running Windows 11, benefiting companies like Dell, HP, AMD, and Intel [2] - Analyst John Donovan noted that most upgrade activity has been from consumers, but corporate refreshes are beginning, with expectations for continued growth driven by AI PC solutions and the Windows 11 refresh [3] Group 2 - HSBC analyst Abhishek Shukla upgraded HP stock to buy from hold, raising the price target from 28.10 to 30, reflecting better-than-expected PC and printer sales [4] - Following the upgrade, HP stock rose over 3% to 28.35, while Dell stock saw a slight decline of over 1% to 150.66 [4]
PC Sales Perk Up As Microsoft Retires Windows 10 Operating System