United Microelectronics Corporation(UMC)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

UMC•NYSE

$25.83

49.5× P/E·Price updated Jul 6, 2026

SectorTechnology IndustrySemiconductors Sub-IndustrySemiconductor Foundries and Manufacturing Services

AboutUnited Microelectronics Corporation operates as a semiconductor wafer foundry in Taiwan, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Japan, the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company provides circuit design, mask tooling, wafer fabrication, and assembly and testing services. It serves fabless design companies and integrated device manufacturers. United Microelectronics Corporation was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Hsinchu City, Taiwan.Show more

Revenue$237.55B+2.3%
EBITDA$103.53B+6.3%
Net Income$41.72B-11.6%
EPS (Diluted)16.70-10.7%
Gross Margin29.01%-10.9%
EBITDA Margin43.58%+3.9%
Operating Margin18.5%-16.7%
Net Margin17.56%-13.6%
ROE11.19%-15.9%

UMC Price & Volume

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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Mature Node Capacity Pressures Earnings Margin Stability

Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1

VerdictNeutral: While the company maintains a healthy 0.14 debt-to-equity ratio and strong liquidity

Growth:Stable

Profitability:Moderate

Financial:Healthy

Cash Flow:Mixed

Primary Risk:Geopolitical and capacity oversupply

Key Thesis Takeaways

UMC maintains a stable revenue trajectory with 5.5% year-over-year growth in 2026Q1, yet faces structural margin compression as gross margins declined from 35.2% in 2024Q2 to 29.2% due to intense competition in mature semiconductor nodes.
While the company exhibits a healthy balance sheet with a conservative 0.14 debt-to-equity ratio, investors should monitor the volatility in free cash flow, which swung from a negative 8.5 billion TWD in 2024Q1 to a positive 18.1 billion TWD by 2025Q4.
The long-term outlook remains tethered to high capital intensity, with 20.5% of revenue allocated to CapEx in 2026Q1, necessitating careful observation of utilization rates to sustain profitability.

Verdict Logic

the ongoing decline in gross margins to 29.2% suggests that competitive capacity expansion in mature nodes may continue to pressure future profitability.

UMC Growth Metrics

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years5.07%

5 Years6.08%

3 Years-5.19%

TTM2.21%

Profit CAGR

10 Years12.15%

5 Years12.78%

3 Years-22.46%

TTM12.53%

EPS CAGR

10 Years12.59%

5 Years7.28%

3 Years-21.37%

TTM12.96%

Return on Capital

10 Years9.23%

5 Years15.47%

3 Years11.2%

Last Year9.02%

UMC Recent Earnings

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters

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●Beat EPS 7/12 qtrs (70%)●Beat Revenue 8/12 qtrs (89%)

Q2 2026Latest

Apr 29, 2026

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.20+66.7%

$0.12

Rev

$1.9B+0.2%

$1.9B

Q1 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.13+8.3%

$0.12

Rev

$2.0B+1.8%

$1.9B

Q4 2025

Oct 29, 2025

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.20+66.7%

$0.12

Rev

$59.1B+2967.7%

$1.9B

Q3 2025

Jul 30, 2025

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.12

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Rev

$2.0B

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Quarter	Date	EPS (Act vs Est)	Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q2 2026Latest	Apr 29, 2026	$0.20vs $0.12+66.7%	$1.9Bvs $1.9B+0.2%
Q1 2026	Jan 28, 2026	$0.13vs $0.12+8.3%	$2.0Bvs $1.9B+1.8%
Q4 2025	Oct 29, 2025	$0.20vs $0.12+66.7%	$59.1Bvs $1.9B+2967.7%
Q3 2025	Jul 30, 2025	$0.12	$2.0B

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Latest UMC News

Recent stock market news and headlines for United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC)

Business Wire·1 day ago

UMC Reports Sales for June 2026

TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC; TWSE: 2303) (“UMC”), today reported unaudited net sales for the month of June 2026. Revenues for June 2026 Period 2026 2025 Y/Y Change Y/Y (%) June 23,124,962 18,823,070 4,301,892 22.85% Jan.-June 129,770,564 116,616,614 13,153,950 11.28% (*) All figures in thousands of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$), except for percentages. (**) All figures are consolidated Additional information about UMC is available on the web at htt.

Zacks Investment Research·Jun 26, 2026

GFS vs. UMC: Which Semiconductor Foundry Stock Should You Buy Now?

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GuruFocus·Jun 15, 2026

A Look at United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) After 6.7% Gain -- GF Value $7.89 vs Price $23.08

On June 15, 2026, United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) shares rose 6.7% to a current price of $23.08. This follows a strong performance, with the stock trading be

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC)

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Company	Price	Market Cap	P/E Ratio	Rev Growth (1Y)	Net Margin	ROE	Div Yield
UMCUnited Microelectronics CorporationCurrent	$25.83	$64.43B	49.53	2.26%	17.56%	11.19%	1.74%
TSMTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited	$451.79	$2.34T	43.44	32.97%	47%	36.87%	—
GFSGLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc.	$68.91	$37.79B	43.34	0.61%	11.37%	6.63%	—
IMOSChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc.	$72.53	$2.54B	165.89	6.03%	4.44%	3.5%	—
INTCIntel Corporation	$122.20	$613.57B	-2074.70	-0.47%	-5.9%	-2.68%	—
TXNTexas Instruments Incorporated	$303.50	$276.33B	55.69	13.05%	29.11%	32.49%	—

Compare UMC vs Peers

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

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UMC Frequently Asked Questions

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials

What is United Microelectronics Corporation's revenue?

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) reported $240.73B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 601% increase from $34.34B in 1999.

How fast is United Microelectronics Corporation growing?

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) grew revenue by 2.3% over the past year. Growth has been modest.

Is UMC profitable?

Yes, United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) is profitable, generating $50.11B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (17.6% net margin).

Dividend & Returns

Does UMC pay dividends?

Yes, United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.74%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is UMC's return on equity?

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) has a return on equity (ROE) of 11.2%. This is reasonable for most industries.

What is United Microelectronics Corporation's free cash flow?

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) generated $50.15B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

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Quarter

Date

EPS (Act vs Est)

Revenue (Act vs Est)

Q2 2026Latest

Apr 29, 2026

$0.20vs $0.12+66.7%

$1.9Bvs $1.9B+0.2%

Q1 2026

Jan 28, 2026

$0.13vs $0.12+8.3%

$2.0Bvs $1.9B+1.8%

Q4 2025

Oct 29, 2025

$0.20vs $0.12+66.7%

$59.1Bvs $1.9B+2967.7%

Q3 2025

Jul 30, 2025

$0.12

$2.0B

Company

Price

Market Cap

P/E Ratio

Rev Growth (1Y)

Net Margin

ROE

Div Yield

UMCUnited Microelectronics CorporationCurrent

$25.83

$64.43B

49.53

2.26%

17.56%

11.19%

1.74%

TSMTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited

$451.79

$2.34T

43.44

32.97%

47%

36.87%

—

GFSGLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc.

$68.91

$37.79B

43.34

0.61%

11.37%

6.63%

—

IMOSChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc.

$72.53

$2.54B

165.89

6.03%

4.44%

3.5%

—

INTCIntel Corporation

$122.20

$613.57B

-2074.70

-0.47%

-5.9%

-2.68%

—

TXNTexas Instruments Incorporated

$303.50

$276.33B

55.69

13.05%

29.11%

32.49%

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