UMC reports Q3 EPS NT$1.20 vs. NT$1.16 last year

Reports Q3 revenue NT$59.13B vs. NT$60.49B last year. Jason Wang, co-president of UMC (UMC), said, “In the third quarter, we observed demand growth across most market segments, which drove a 3.4% increase in wafer shipments and improved utilization rate to 78%. In particular, we benefited from a pick-up in sales of smartphones and notebooks, driving replenishment orders from customers. Our 22nm technology platforms continue to provide us with differentiation in the market, with 22nm revenue now accounting for more than 10% of total sales. In 2025 alone, we are projecting over 50 product tape-outs and we expect 22nm contribution to continue increasing in 2026. Aligned with our strategy of providing customers with highly differentiated specialty technologies, we recently announced the readiness of our 55nm BCD platform. In addition to mobile and consumer applications, the new platform is also compliant with the most rigorous automotive standards for automotive and industrial uses.”