NYSE$UMC
United Microelectronics Corporation-ADR · Q2 2026 earnings
Q2 2026 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
United Microelectronics Corporation-ADR reported strong Q2 2026 results with revenue growth and significantly higher net income driven by improved margins and utilization.
UMC posted consolidated revenue of NT$68.73 billion for the second quarter of 2026, up 12.6% sequentially and 17.0% year-over-year. Gross margin reached 32.5% and operating margin 21.8%, with operating income rising 32.6% QoQ to NT$14.95 billion. Net income attributable to shareholders surged to NT$42.26 billion, yielding EPS of NT$3.39, supported by strong non-operating income and utilization at 85%.
- Revenue NT$68.73 billion, exceeding expectations with 22/28nm contributing 37% of revenue.
- Gross margin expanded to 32.5% and operating margin to 21.8% from prior quarter.
- Capacity utilization improved to 85%, with Q3 expected to exceed 90%.
- Net income NT$42.26 billion (EPS NT$3.39 / US$0.537 per ADS), up sharply QoQ and YoY.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
UMC · Revenue · Quarterly
NT$2.13B
Forward guidance
Q3 2026 utilization expected to exceed 90%; expanded 2026 capex plan of US$2.0 billion focused on 12-inch capacity, silicon photonics, and advanced packaging.
Tailwinds
- Strengthening demand in communication and consumer segments.
- Improved product mix supporting margin expansion.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 18 quarterly earnings reports
-0.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.4%
Avg return
5 days after
+5.0%
Avg return
30 days after
43%
28 / 65 earnings
Positive
+11.4%
Q4 2015
Best reaction
-10.5%
Q2 2017
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2026 | +3.3% | +6.5% | +34.6% | |
| Q4 2025 | -8.9% | +9.9% | +74.0% | |
| Q3 2025 | -1.9% | -4.9% | +6.6% | |
| Q2 2025 | +0.0% | +2.4% | +0.7% | |
| Q1 2025 | -1.2% | +3.9% | +2.1% | |
| Q4 2024 | -8.9% | -9.4% | +4.3% | |
| Q3 2024 | -5.7% | -4.6% | -8.9% | |
| Q2 2024 | +8.7% | +5.7% | +18.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | -0.9% | +2.5% | +2.3% | |
| Q4 2023 | -1.8% | -2.0% | -0.3% | |
| Q3 2023 | -4.3% | -5.0% | +5.9% | |
| Q2 2023 | +0.5% | +2.5% | -6.0% | |
| Q1 2023 | +3.1% | +4.2% | +12.9% | |
| Q4 2022 | +2.0% | +2.4% | +9.9% | |
| Q3 2022 | -5.3% | -4.7% | +17.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | +3.5% | +2.6% | +1.8% | |
| Q1 2022 | +11.2% | +8.5% | +16.9% | |
| Q4 2021 | -8.8% | -14.8% | -15.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | -0.9% | -3.2% | +4.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | +10.4% | +11.5% | +22.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | -6.4% | -11.7% | -13.0% | |
| Q4 2020 | -6.5% | -6.0% | -1.2% | |
| Q3 2020 | -4.0% | -2.5% | +26.3% | |
| Q2 2020 | +0.5% | +15.6% | -0.8% | |
| Q1 2020 | -3.5% | -5.4% | -4.3% | |
| Q4 2019 | +8.8% | +8.8% | +0.0% | |
| Q3 2019 | -3.4% | +2.1% | +4.3% | |
| Q2 2019 | -5.9% | -2.3% | -7.7% | |
| Q1 2019 | +10.4% | +12.4% | +4.7% | |
| Q4 2018 | -1.6% | -1.6% | -2.6% | |
| Q3 2018 | -3.0% | -8.5% | -11.9% | |
| Q2 2018 | -1.7% | -4.5% | -3.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | +3.1% | +4.3% | +5.5% | |
| Q4 2017 | -0.4% | +0.4% | -2.8% | |
| Q2 2017 | -10.5% | +0.8% | -2.7% | |
| Q3 2017 | -1.5% | +0.0% | +2.3% | |
| Q1 2017 | +0.5% | +0.5% | +7.3% | |
| Q4 2016 | -3.2% | +0.0% | +3.8% | |
| Q3 2016 | -2.6% | +0.5% | -2.6% | |
| Q2 2016 | -4.0% | -2.5% | -5.0% | |
| Q1 2016 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +11.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +3.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | +0.8% | — | — |
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