San Juan Capistrano, California – July 31, 2019. PMA Research (PMA), the worldwide market information experts on large displays, has published their latest sell-through tracking report on large-format (55” and larger) flat panel displays and projectors being sold by leading U.S. AV/IT Distributors who serve commercial markets. PMA Research is the only analyst firm combining monthly sell-through tracking data for these two product categories into one report to allow for total display market tracking, and easy comparisons between product segments.

Second quarter sales grew dramatically over 1Q2019 in what has historically been the biggest quarter for professional display sales. Projector growth (+39%) topped FPD growth (+12%) in quarter-over-quarter comparisons. But unit sales were down in both categories compared to last year. Overall display sales were down 4% in volume versus 2Q2018.

Education sales (K-12) generally dominate second quarter sales. This year was no different. However, data from other sources indicated that, particularly for FPDs, more of the K-12 volume went direct rather than through distribution.

Revenues for combined display sales in 2Q2019 rose by more than 20% compared to the previous quarter, but overall revenues still fell 4% short of last year’s high-water mark. Projector revenues grew 5% over 2Q2018 and rose to 44% of total revenue share for 2Q2019. That’s up 4 share points from last year, making Projector sales the bright spot in 2Q2019 display sales trends.

PMA’s Professional All Displays Distributor Tracking Report offers timely sell-through data and analysis on unit sales and true volume-weighted wholesale prices of Large-Format Flat Panel Displays and Projectors sold by leading Distributors in the United States. This report is unique in that it combines flat panel and projector sell-through data into one report, making it easy to compare and analyze these different display product segments.

About PMA Research

PMA Research (PMA) specializes in worldwide market information for the projector industry, including detailed and comprehensive coverage of High-End Projectors, Mainstream Projectors, and Pico Projectors. With a series of quarterly projector shipment and forecast reports along with monthly sales tracking, PMA publishes data-driven insights for projector manufacturers, component suppliers, accessory companies and channel partners.  Expanded coverage of the display industry includes market information on U.S. Professional Large-Format Flat Panel Displays. PMA’s Flat Panel Tracking Reports offer timely sell-through data and analysis on unit sales, revenues and true volume-weighted street prices of Professional Large-Format Flat Panel Displays sold by leading U.S. dealers, systems integrators, and distributors.

PMA Research was formerly Pacific Media Associates, which was established by Dr. William Coggshall. Dr. Coggshall was a co-founder of Dataquest (now part of Gartner) and helped start the syndicated high-tech market information business. PMA Research has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company’s US headquarters is located at 25852 Avenida Cabrillo, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. Phone: +1 (949) 493-4601.  www.pmaresearch.com