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United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) (NYSE: UMC; TWSE: 2303) is a global semiconductor foundry that regularly publishes detailed operational and financial updates, making its news flow highly relevant to investors and industry observers. As a manufacturer of integrated circuits focused on logic and specialty technologies, UMC issues frequent announcements on monthly sales, quarterly results, technology milestones, and strategic collaborations.
News for UMC commonly includes monthly revenue reports that summarize unaudited net sales, often presented with year-over-year comparisons and cumulative figures for the year. The company also releases quarterly earnings updates that cover revenue, margins, capacity utilization, wafer shipments, cash flow, and regional and application-based revenue breakdowns. These disclosures provide insight into demand trends across communication, consumer, computer, and other end markets, as well as the mix of technology geometries and customer types such as fabless companies and IDMs.
UMC’s news stream also highlights technology and product platform developments, such as the introduction of its 55nm BCD platform for power management ICs and the expansion of its silicon photonics roadmap through a licensing agreement with imec. In addition, the company reports on partnerships and manufacturing initiatives, including memoranda of understanding to support onshore semiconductor production and strengthen supply chain resilience.
By following UMC news, readers can track how the foundry’s capacity, technology portfolio, and application mix evolve over time. Stock Titan’s UMC news page brings these updates together so that investors and analysts can review sales trends, technology announcements, and regional developments in one place.
United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC) reported significant growth in October 2021 with net sales reaching NT$19.16 billion, a remarkable 25.36% increase compared to NT$15.28 billion in October 2020.
For the year-to-date period from January to October 2021, total revenues amounted to NT$173.07 billion, marking a 17.89% year-over-year increase from NT$146.81 billion in the same period of 2020.
United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC) reported consolidated revenue of NT$55.91 billion (US$2.01 billion) for Q3 2021, a 9.8% increase QoQ. This marks a 24.6% year-over-year growth. Gross margin stood at 36.8%, with net income attributable to shareholders reaching NT$17.46 billion (US$627 million), or NT$1.43 per share. Capacity utilization exceeded 100%, driven by strong demand across computing and consumer sectors. The company is focused on expanding its 22nm and 28nm technology offerings and maintaining strong customer relationships, positioning itself for continued growth in 2022.
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) reported a significant increase in net sales for September 2021. Revenues reached NT$18,750,564, up 29.01% year-over-year from NT$14,533,813 in September 2020. Cumulatively, sales for January to September totaled NT$153,911,430, reflecting a 17.02% rise from NT$131,524,561 during the same period last year. UMC's robust performance highlights its growth trajectory in the semiconductor industry amidst ongoing demand.
United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC) reported unaudited net sales for August 2021, showing significant growth. The company's revenues reached NT$18,789,991, marking a 26.60% year-over-year increase compared to NT$14,841,818 in August 2020. For the January to August period, total revenue was NT$135,160,866, up 15.53% from NT$116,990,748 in the same timeframe last year. All figures are in thousands of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and reflect a consolidated report.
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) reported unaudited net sales for July 2021, totaling NT$18,366,122, marking an 18.53% increase year-over-year compared to NT$15,494,823 in July 2020. For the period from January to July 2021, cumulative revenues reached NT$116,370,875, up 13.92% from NT$102,148,930 in the same timeframe last year. The company continues to show strong financial performance despite industry challenges.
United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC) reported strong Q2 2021 results with consolidated revenue of NT$50.91 billion, an increase of 8.1% QoQ and 14.7% YoY. The gross margin reached 31.3%, with net income attributable to shareholders at NT$11.94 billion, marking a 14.5% increase from Q1. Wafer shipments rose 3.0% to 2.44 million 8-inch equivalents. UMC anticipates continued robust demand driven by 5G and EV megatrends. The company also aims for net zero carbon emissions by 2050, enhancing its governance with a board with over 50% independent directors.
United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC) reported unaudited net sales for June 2021, achieving revenues of NT$17.34 billion, marking an increase of NT$2.76 billion or 18.89% year-over-year compared to NT$14.58 billion in June 2020. For the first half of 2021, total revenues reached NT$98.00 billion, up NT$11.35 billion or 13.10% from NT$86.65 billion in the same period last year. These results indicate strong financial performance and growth for the company amid a competitive market.
United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC) has pledged to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, becoming the first semiconductor foundry to do so. This commitment aligns with the Paris Climate Agreement, aiming to limit global warming to 1.5°C. UMC also joined RE100, vowing to utilize 100% renewable energy by 2050, targeting 15% by 2025 and 30% by 2030. Collaborating with over 500 suppliers, UMC aims for a 20% reduction in carbon emissions and increasing renewable energy usage to 20% in its supply chain by 2030.
United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC) reported unaudited net sales for April 2021, showing a monthly revenue of NT$16,382,058, an increase of NT$1,322,869 or 8.78% year-over-year compared to NT$15,059,189 in April 2020. For the first four months of 2021, total revenues reached NT$63,479,070, reflecting a rise of NT$6,152,034 or 10.73% from NT$57,327,036 in the same period of 2020. All figures are in thousands of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and are consolidated.
United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC) has filed its 2020 annual report on Form 20-F with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Shareholders can access the report online or request a hard copy for free. UMC is a leading semiconductor foundry, specializing in high-quality integrated circuit production. The company operates 12 fabs across Asia, with a capacity exceeding 750,000 8-inch equivalent wafers monthly and employs around 19,500 personnel globally. UMC emphasizes the importance of market conditions and technological risks in its forward-looking statements.