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UMC Stock Chart & Stats
$19.48
-$1.39(-6.66%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$19.48
-$1.39(-6.66%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$6.56 - $28.96
Previous CloseN/A
Volume16.40M
Average Volume (3M)16.28M
Market Cap
$42.82B
Enterprise Value$65.62K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$147.39B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$54.29B
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.1
Beta1.03
Next Earnings
Oct 28, 2026EPS Estimate
0.21Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.17%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)33.50
Shares Outstanding2,515,397,000
10 Day Avg. Volume15,785,113
30 Day Avg. Volume16,280,127
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$12.19Price Target Upside-37.42% Downside
Rating ConsensusStrong Sell
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)1.07
Revenue Forecast (FY)$8.72B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetUMC’s low leverage and rising equity provide durable financial flexibility to fund multi-year fab investments, absorb semiconductor cycle downturns, and maintain dividend/buyback programs. A conservatively positioned balance sheet reduces refinancing risk during capex-heavy expansion phases and supports strategic optionality.
Sustained Profitability And Cash GenerationHealthy trailing margins and operating cash conversion indicate durable core earnings power across product mixes. Consistent OCF above net income and positive TTM free cash flow support reinvestment, dividends, and capacity growth while providing a buffer versus cyclical revenue swings that commonly hit foundries.
Differentiated Technology And Capacity Build For AI/photonic MarketsMass-production of 12-inch silicon photonics and targeted advanced packaging investments position UMC in higher-value, less commoditized segments. Combined with Board-approved phased capacity for AI, this strengthens long-term competitive differentiation versus 8-inch peers and targets secular AI and connectivity end-market growth.
Bears Say
Reliance On Non-operating IncomeMaterial non-operating gains meaningfully boosted reported net income in the period, obscuring pure manufacturing profitability. Dependence on volatile investment income can make earnings less predictive of core cash generation and increase sensitivity to financial-market swings rather than operational performance.
High Capex And Execution/timing RiskLarge, phased investments create multi-year execution and timing risk: construction, tooling and ramp lead times delay revenue and margin benefits while near-term depreciation rises. If end-market demand softens or execution slips, returns on this significant capex could be delayed and strain near-term reported margins.
Cyclical Cash-flow VolatilityUMC’s FCF swings across cycles show that strong accounting profits don’t always translate into stable free cash. Volatile FCF complicates self-funding of aggressive expansion and may force reliance on convertible bonds or asset sales in weaker years, raising funding and dilution risk during downturns.
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UMC FAQ
What was United Microelectronics’s price range in the past 12 months?
United Microelectronics lowest stock price was $6.56 and its highest was $28.96 in the past 12 months.
What is United Microelectronics’s market cap?
United Microelectronics’s market cap is $42.82B.
When is United Microelectronics’s upcoming earnings report date?
United Microelectronics’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 28, 2026 which is in 87 days.
How were United Microelectronics’s earnings last quarter?
United Microelectronics released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported $0.522 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.197 by $0.325.
Is United Microelectronics overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts United Microelectronics’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does United Microelectronics pay dividends?
United Microelectronics pays a Annually dividend of $0.412 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.17%. See more information on United Microelectronics dividends here
What is United Microelectronics’s EPS estimate?
United Microelectronics’s EPS estimate is 0.21.
How many shares outstanding does United Microelectronics have?
United Microelectronics has 2,515,397,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to United Microelectronics’s price movement after its last earnings report?
United Microelectronics reported an EPS of $0.522 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.197. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.44%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of United Microelectronics?
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
Strong Sell
Average Price Target:
$12.19 (-37.42% Downside)
$12.19 (-37.42% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
UMC Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 142.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 89%
Bearish news 11%
Bearish news 11%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
169.69%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.17%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.74%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
United Microelectronics
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
$12.19
▼(-37.42% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.13% Insiders
0.57% Mutual Funds
0.16% Other Institutional Investors
97.26% Public Companies and Individual Investors