UMC stock reports 30.71 percent August revenue growth

Published on 09/29/2026 at 13:05 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

UMC stock's second-quarter revenue reached NT$68.73 billion, up 17.00 percent year over year on June 30, 2026. Gross margin was 32.50 percent in Q2.

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UMC stock is tied to a sharp acceleration in operating revenue: United Microelectronics Corporation (ISIN TW0002303005) reported August 2026 sales of NT$25.04 billion, up 30.71 percent from August 2025. The companys second-quarter results also showed revenue of NT$68.73 billion, with growth and margin expansion giving investors two measurable indicators for the next reporting cycle.

August sales accelerate sharply

According to Business Wire on September 4, 2026, consolidated August revenue was NT$25,044.641 million, compared with NT$19,159.816 million a year earlier. That produced a year-over-year increase of 30.71 percent, while revenue for January through August reached NT$178,659.250 million, up 14.66 percent from NT$155,816.479 million.

The monthly result is important because it extends the stronger trend visible in the latest quarter. August revenue exceeded July revenue of NT$23,844.045 million, while the year-over-year increase also outpaced Julys 18.98 percent growth, according to the same company release.

Quarterly margin adds support

Business Wire reported that UMCs second-quarter 2026 revenue rose 17.00 percent from the same quarter a year earlier and 12.60 percent from NT$61.04 billion in the first quarter. Consolidated gross margin was 32.50 percent, compared with 29.20 percent in the prior quarter, according to the reported results.

That combination of sequential revenue growth and a 3.30 percentage point margin improvement gives the sales data more weight than a single monthly increase. UMC operates as a specialized semiconductor wafer foundry, serving communications, consumer electronics, computing and industrial applications.

Analysts set a lower target

According to MarketBeat on September 28, 2026, six analysts held a consensus rating of Hold and an average 12-month price target of USD 8.60. The report listed three sell ratings, one hold, one buy and one strong-buy rating.

UMC had a market capitalization of USD 59.5 billion as of September 28, 2026. The next earnings date is October 28, 2026, before the market opens, according to Stock Analysis.

UMC stock keeps its market anchor

UMC stock is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2303.TW and is also represented by the NYSE ticker UMC, according to Global Banking and Finance Review. For investors, the key cross-check is whether the 30.71 percent August increase develops into sustained quarterly revenue and margin performance by October 28, 2026.