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UMC Stock Chart & Stats
$19.60
-$1.39(-6.66%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$19.60
-$1.39(-6.66%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$6.97 - $28.96
Previous CloseN/A
Volume16.40M
Average Volume (3M)11.29M
Market Cap
$51.43B
Enterprise Value$65.62B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$147.39B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$54.29B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.9
Beta1.04
Next Earnings
Oct 28, 2026EPS Estimate
0.21Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.02%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)33.50
Shares Outstanding2,514,018,800
10 Day Avg. Volume12,800,996
30 Day Avg. Volume11,294,852
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.22
Price to Book (P/B)1.62
Price to Sales (P/S)2.59
P/FCF Ratio11.73
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.28
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.26
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit0.86
Enterprise Value/Ebitda0.42
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$18.97Price Target Upside-3.21% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.17
Revenue Forecast (FY)$8.83B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage and substantial equity provide financial flexibility through semiconductor cycles. This supports continued investment, reduces dependence on refinancing, and gives UMC capacity to absorb demand volatility without balance-sheet stress undermining operations.
Improving Utilization And MarginsHigher utilization should spread fixed manufacturing costs across more wafers, while firm ASPs and improving margins support operating leverage. If sustained, this combination can strengthen profitability and cash generation over the next several quarters.
Differentiated Technology PlatformsSilicon photonics and advanced packaging broaden UMC beyond conventional wafer fabrication and address structurally growing AI and connectivity needs. Existing production and customer activity provide a foundation for future process differentiation and expanded wallet share.
Bears Say
Cyclical Free Cash FlowAlthough recent cash generation is strong, the historical swings show that capital spending and semiconductor cycles can materially affect free cash flow. Uneven conversion of earnings into cash may constrain internally funded investment during weaker operating periods.
Large Expansion BurdenThe sizable expansion program raises execution demands and near-term fixed costs before the new capacity contributes meaningfully. Higher depreciation may pressure reported margins, while benefits are not expected until 2028–29, extending the payback timeline.
Consumer-market WeaknessWeak consumer electronics demand and rising customer inventory can delay wafer orders and keep utilization uneven across mature-node capacity. This creates a more volatile demand profile and may limit the durability of current shipment and margin improvement.
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UMC FAQ
What was United Microelectronics Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
United Microelectronics Corp. lowest stock price was $6.97 and its highest was $28.96 in the past 12 months.
What is United Microelectronics Corp.’s market cap?
United Microelectronics Corp.’s market cap is $51.43B.
When is United Microelectronics Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
United Microelectronics Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 28, 2026 which is in 9 days.
How were United Microelectronics Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
United Microelectronics Corp. released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported $0.522 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.172 by $0.35.
Is United Microelectronics Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts United Microelectronics Corp.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does United Microelectronics Corp. pay dividends?
United Microelectronics Corp. pays a Annually dividend of $0.401 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.02%. See more information on United Microelectronics Corp. dividends here
What is United Microelectronics Corp.’s EPS estimate?
United Microelectronics Corp.’s EPS estimate is 0.21.
How many shares outstanding does United Microelectronics Corp. have?
United Microelectronics Corp. has 2,514,018,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to United Microelectronics Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
United Microelectronics Corp. reported an EPS of $0.522 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.172. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.44%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of United Microelectronics Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in UMC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
United Micro Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$18.97 (-3.21% Downside)
$18.97 (-3.21% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
UMC Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 124.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $230.4M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
170.35%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
20.98%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.41%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
United Microelectronics Corp.
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) operates as a specialized semiconductor wafer foundry, extending its services globally with operations across Taiwan, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Japan, the United States, and Europe. The company offers a comprehensive range of solutions, from initial circuit blueprinting and mask generation to wafer manufacturing, final assembly, and rigorous testing. UMC's customer base consists of both integrated device manufacturers and companies focused solely on chip design. This corporation, founded in 1980, has its primary headquarters situated in Hsinchu City, Taiwan.
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UMC Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a predominately positive operational and financial picture: accelerating shipments (+10.6% QoQ), higher utilization (85% → guidance >90%), stronger revenue and gross margin expansion, major technology milestones (12-inch silicon photonics mass production) and sizeable Board-approved CapEx to capture AI, silicon photonics and advanced packaging opportunities. Key near-term risks include reliance on non-operating gains that boosted reported net income, significant near-term depreciation and CapEx that may pressure reported gross margins, execution and timing risk for large expansions (benefits expected in 2028–29), and continued softness in consumer end markets. On balance, the positive growth, clear technology milestones and aggressive, but phased, investment program outweigh the near-term margin and timing risks.View all UMC earnings summariesUMC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$18.97
▼(-3.21% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.33% Insiders
0.57% Mutual Funds
0.02% Other Institutional Investors
97.52% Public Companies and Individual Investors