United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) Stock Price & Analysis
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) closed at USD 20.92 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, down 2.24% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 21.4; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 20.25–20.97 on volume of 14,161,269 shares. Market capitalization is $52.47B, with a 52-week range of USD 6.97–28.96 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC.
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Key facts (UMC)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold UMC (13F, Q2 2026): 1 new, 0 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 4 Form 4 filings, $526M; 4 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($526M).
- Analysts: Sell (mean 4.25 on a 1–5 scale) (4 analysts), mean target USD 19.12 (range 10.8–33.76).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +186.5% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +164.2% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-28, EPS estimate USD 0.12, revenue estimate $75.7B.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (UMC)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold UMC. Change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Ainslie | Maverick Capital | 0.01% | $783K | New position |
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (UMC)
0 of 4 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | Lin Jen-Tsung | Vice President | 10,000 | $1.6M | 0.8% | No |
| 2026-09-16…2026-09-17 | Liu Chitung | CFO & SVP | 1,600,000 | $229M | 29.7% | No |
| 2026-07-13 | Liu Chitung | CFO & SVP | 1,900,000 | $294M | 25.8% | No |
| 2026-06-30 | Hu Che-Jen | Vice President | 10,000 | $1.7M | 0.3% | No |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Analysts (UMC)
Consensus Sell (mean 4.25 on a 1–5 scale), 4 analysts; mean target USD 19.12 (low 10.8, high 33.76).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (UMC)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +186.5% | +164.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +187.6% | +21.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 63.4% | 36.7% |
| Max drawdown | -37.8% (Jun 2026→Jul 2026) | -50.7% (Nov 2021→Sep 2022) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC)
| Price | USD 20.92 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 2.24% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 21.4 |
| Open | USD 20.48 |
| Day Range | USD 20.25 – 20.97 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 6.97 – 28.96 |
| Volume | 14,161,269 shares |
| Market Cap | $52.47B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (UMC)
Nexqual's technical model rates UMC "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 40.09 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 21.6) |
| MACD | -0.1 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (UMC)
Wall Street analysts rate UMC "Sell" based on 4 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 19.12 (range USD 10.8–33.76), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Sell |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 4 |
| Mean Target | USD 19.12 |
| High Target | USD 33.76 |
| Low Target | USD 10.8 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 0 / 3 |
Earnings (UMC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-28 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.12 |
| Revenue Estimate | $75.71B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.52 vs est 0.16 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.2 vs est 0.13 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.13 vs est 0.13 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.19 vs est 0.12 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (UMC)
| Total Revenue | $250.71B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +17.00% |
| Gross Margin | +30.60% |
| Operating Margin | +21.71% |
| Profit Margin | +33.29% |
| ROE | +21.33% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.14 |
| Current Ratio | 2.17 |
| Total Cash | $147.39B |
| Total Debt | $63.45B |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC.
Financial Health Score (UMC)
Nexqual rates United Microelectronics Corporation's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +2.3% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 31%, operating 22% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — TWD 147.4B cash vs TWD 63.4B debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow TWD 109.6B (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 21%, ROA 5.1% |
Ownership (UMC)
| Insider Ownership | +0.00% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +7.46% |
| Shares Outstanding | 2.51B |
| Float | 2.17B |
| Short % of Float | +1.19% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC.
Leadership (UMC)
United Microelectronics Corporation is led by Jason S. Wang (age 62), CEO & Representative Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC.
| CEO & Representative Director | Jason S. Wang (age 62) |
|---|---|
| Chairman & Chief Strategy Officer | Chia-Tsung Hung (age 65) |
| Chairman of Unimicron Technology | Shan-Chieh Chien (age 67) |
| President, COO & Representative Director | Ming Hsu |
| CFO, Senior VP, Head of Corporate Governance & Company Secretary | Chi-Tung Liu (age 59) |
Major Backers & Investors (UMC)
Notable institutional backers of United Microelectronics Corporation include UBS Group AG, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America Corporation, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| UBS Group AG | 0.46% |
| Goldman Sachs | 0.44% |
| Bank of America Corporation | 0.4% |
| Morgan Stanley | 0.33% |
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 0.31% |
| Rafferty Asset Management, LLC | 0.3% |
| Direxion Shares ETF Trust-Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF | 0.25% |
| Acadian Asset Management. LLC | 0.23% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 2.03% |
| Vanguard Group | 0.68% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:06 UTC.
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