The earnings call reflected a mixed performance with positive developments in wafer shipments, advanced technology revenue, and a strong cash position. However, significant challenges due to foreign exchange impacts and lower gross margins compared to the previous year were evident, alongside uncertainties in market conditions.

Company Guidance

During UMC's second quarter 2025 earnings call, the company provided guidance for the third quarter, highlighting several key financial metrics. UMC reported a consolidated revenue of TWD 58.8 billion for Q2 2025, with a gross margin of 28.7% and a net income attributable to shareholders of TWD 8.9 billion. Wafer shipment increased by 6.3% quarter-over-quarter, resulting in a utilization rate increase from 69% in Q1 to 76% in Q2. For the third quarter, UMC expects wafer shipments to increase by a low single-digit percentage, although adverse foreign exchange movements could lead to a decline in NT dollar-denominated revenue. The gross margin for Q3 is anticipated to be approximately equal to that of Q2, assuming the current foreign exchange rate remains stable. UMC also maintained its 2025 CapEx budget at USD 1.8 billion and plans a capacity increase from their facility in Xiamen. The call emphasized UMC's focus on expanding its 22- and 28-nanometer technology offerings, which now represent 40% of the company's total revenue.

Increased Wafer Shipments

Wafer shipments in Q2 2025 increased to 967,000, up about 6.3% quarter-over-quarter, primarily driven by communications in imaging signal processors, NAND controllers, WiFi, and LCD controllers.

Growth in Advanced Technology Revenue

Revenue from 22- and 28-nanometer technology reached a record high, now accounting for 40% of total sales, driven by market share gains in wireless communications.

Strong Financial Position

Cash remained over TWD 100 billion, reaching approximately TWD 111 billion at the end of the first half of 2025.

Stable ASP and Product Mix

ASP edged up slightly in Q2 2025 due to a better product mix, with a low single-digit increase driven by the higher 22 and 28 product mix.

United Micro (UMC) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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UMC Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 29, 2025	2025 (Q3)	0.13 / -	0.181	―	―	―
Jul 30, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.14 / 0.12	0.169	-29.59% (-0.05)
Apr 23, 2025	2025 (Q1)	0.11 / 0.10	0.129	-26.36% (-0.03)
Jan 21, 2025	2024 (Q4)	0.14 / 0.10	0.169	-38.46% (-0.07)
Oct 30, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.17 / 0.18	0.199	-9.05% (-0.02)
Jul 31, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.14 / 0.17	0.203	-16.75% (-0.03)
Apr 24, 2024	2024 (Q1)	0.13 / 0.13	0.213	-39.44% (-0.08)
Jan 31, 2024	2023 (Q4)	0.15 / 0.17	0.254	-33.46% (-0.08)
Oct 25, 2023	2023 (Q3)	0.16 / 0.20	0.341	-41.64% (-0.14)
Jul 26, 2023	2023 (Q2)	0.16 / 0.20	0.291	-30.24% (-0.09)

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UMC Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Jul 30, 2025	$7.12	$7.10	-0.28%
Apr 23, 2025	$6.49	$6.70	+3.24%
Jan 21, 2025	$6.00	$5.76	-4.00%
Oct 30, 2024	$7.08	$6.67	-5.79%

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United Microelectronics Corp. (UMC) is schdueled to report earning on Oct 29, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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UMC EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is 0.13.

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