【UMC】United Microelectronics Corporation Announces Q1 2026 Financial Report
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) announced its Q1 2026 financial report with consolidated revenue of NT$61.04 billion and net profit of NT$16.17 billion. The 22nm business is strong, and the company emphasizes technological innovation, including 12nm co-development with Intel and AI infrastructure technology adoption, alongside sustainability efforts.
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- 📰 Published: April 29, 2026 at 09:00
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1. Date of occurrence: 2026/04/29
2. Company name: United Microelectronics Corporation
3. Relationship with the company (please enter 'parent company' or 'subsidiary'): Parent company
4. Mutual shareholding ratio: Not applicable
5. Reason for occurrence:
United Microelectronics Corporation announces Q1 2026 Financial Report
22nm business momentum continues to strengthen, accounting for 14% of Q1 wafer revenue
Q2 wafer shipments expected to increase by high-single digit quarter-over-quarter
Q1 2026 Overview:
‧Consolidated Revenue: NT$61.04 billion (US$1.93 billion)
‧Gross Margin: 29.2%; Operating Profit Margin: 18.5%
‧22/28nm wafer revenue contribution: 34%
‧Wafer manufacturing capacity utilization: 79%
‧Net profit attributable to parent company: NT$16.17 billion (US$511 million)
‧Earnings per share (EPS): NT$1.29; EPS per ADS: US$0.204
United Microelectronics Corporation today (29th) announced its Q1 2026 operating report. Consolidated revenue was NT$61.04 billion, a decrease of 1.2% from the previous quarter's NT$61.81 billion. Compared to the same period last year, this quarter's consolidated revenue increased by 5.5%. The gross margin for Q1 2026 reached 29.2%, and net profit attributable to the parent company was NT$16.17 billion, with earnings per common share of NT$1.29.
UMC CEO Stan Hung stated: "Driven by strong demand for consumer electronics, Q1 wafer shipments increased by 2.7% quarter-over-quarter, and capacity utilization rose to 79%. The average selling price (ASP) for this quarter slightly decreased, partly reflecting an increase in 8-inch wafer shipments, but the gross margin remained stable at 29.2%. Benefiting from the continuous rise in demand for 22nm logic and specialty processes, 22nm sales accounted for 14% of Q1's total revenue, reaching a new historical high. Looking ahead to the end of this year, we expect over 50 customers to complete 22nm platform tape-outs, with applications covering diverse fields such as display driver ICs, network communication chips, and microcontrollers. UMC will continue to invest in next-generation technology R&D, and the 12nm process platform co-developed with Intel not only ensures customers' technological continuity beyond 22nm but also provides local manufacturing options in the US. In addition, UMC recently announced significant progress in emerging areas, including cooperation with strategic partners to introduce thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonic technology to support AI infrastructure-related applications."
CEO Stan Hung added: "Looking ahead to Q2, driven by a significant recovery in the communications sector and robust demand from computing, consumer electronics, and industrial markets, we expect significant growth in both 8-inch and 12-inch wafer shipments. Despite tightening memory supply and the situation in the Middle East adding market uncertainty, UMC remains optimistic about the resilience of overall demand. We will continue to closely monitor industry and macroeconomic developments and prudently manage company operations to respond to market dynamics and the continuous evolution of the semiconductor industry."
CEO Stan Hung explained: "UMC has a long-term commitment to corporate sustainability, and this year, it has once again been recognized in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook. In 2026, out of 9,200 large companies globally, only 848 were selected, and UMC was further chosen as a Top 1% company in the global semiconductor and semiconductor equipment industry. Last month, we also announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Infineon to jointly promote supply chain decarbonization. Given that value chain (Scope 3) emissions account for the largest proportion of a company's total emissions and are also the most complex to implement, collaboration with partners is crucial for UMC in achieving its 2050 net-zero emissions target. We are pleased to partner with Infineon to accelerate decarbonization efforts among common suppliers."
Second Quarter 2026 Outlook & Guidance
‧Wafer Shipments: Will increase by high-single digit
‧ASP in USD: Will increase by low-single digit
‧Gross Profit Margin: Approximately 30%
‧Capacity Utilization: low-80% range
‧2026 CAPEX: US$1.5 billion
6. Countermeasures: None
7. Other matters to be specified (If the subject of the event or resolution is a public offering company or above, this material information also meets the criteria for matters with a significant impact on shareholders' equity or securities prices as stipulated in Article 7, Paragraph 9 of the Enforcement Rules of the Securities Exchange Act): None
2. Company name: United Microelectronics Corporation
3. Relationship with the company (please enter 'parent company' or 'subsidiary'): Parent company
4. Mutual shareholding ratio: Not applicable
5. Reason for occurrence:
United Microelectronics Corporation announces Q1 2026 Financial Report
22nm business momentum continues to strengthen, accounting for 14% of Q1 wafer revenue
Q2 wafer shipments expected to increase by high-single digit quarter-over-quarter
Q1 2026 Overview:
‧Consolidated Revenue: NT$61.04 billion (US$1.93 billion)
‧Gross Margin: 29.2%; Operating Profit Margin: 18.5%
‧22/28nm wafer revenue contribution: 34%
‧Wafer manufacturing capacity utilization: 79%
‧Net profit attributable to parent company: NT$16.17 billion (US$511 million)
‧Earnings per share (EPS): NT$1.29; EPS per ADS: US$0.204
United Microelectronics Corporation today (29th) announced its Q1 2026 operating report. Consolidated revenue was NT$61.04 billion, a decrease of 1.2% from the previous quarter's NT$61.81 billion. Compared to the same period last year, this quarter's consolidated revenue increased by 5.5%. The gross margin for Q1 2026 reached 29.2%, and net profit attributable to the parent company was NT$16.17 billion, with earnings per common share of NT$1.29.
UMC CEO Stan Hung stated: "Driven by strong demand for consumer electronics, Q1 wafer shipments increased by 2.7% quarter-over-quarter, and capacity utilization rose to 79%. The average selling price (ASP) for this quarter slightly decreased, partly reflecting an increase in 8-inch wafer shipments, but the gross margin remained stable at 29.2%. Benefiting from the continuous rise in demand for 22nm logic and specialty processes, 22nm sales accounted for 14% of Q1's total revenue, reaching a new historical high. Looking ahead to the end of this year, we expect over 50 customers to complete 22nm platform tape-outs, with applications covering diverse fields such as display driver ICs, network communication chips, and microcontrollers. UMC will continue to invest in next-generation technology R&D, and the 12nm process platform co-developed with Intel not only ensures customers' technological continuity beyond 22nm but also provides local manufacturing options in the US. In addition, UMC recently announced significant progress in emerging areas, including cooperation with strategic partners to introduce thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonic technology to support AI infrastructure-related applications."
CEO Stan Hung added: "Looking ahead to Q2, driven by a significant recovery in the communications sector and robust demand from computing, consumer electronics, and industrial markets, we expect significant growth in both 8-inch and 12-inch wafer shipments. Despite tightening memory supply and the situation in the Middle East adding market uncertainty, UMC remains optimistic about the resilience of overall demand. We will continue to closely monitor industry and macroeconomic developments and prudently manage company operations to respond to market dynamics and the continuous evolution of the semiconductor industry."
CEO Stan Hung explained: "UMC has a long-term commitment to corporate sustainability, and this year, it has once again been recognized in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook. In 2026, out of 9,200 large companies globally, only 848 were selected, and UMC was further chosen as a Top 1% company in the global semiconductor and semiconductor equipment industry. Last month, we also announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Infineon to jointly promote supply chain decarbonization. Given that value chain (Scope 3) emissions account for the largest proportion of a company's total emissions and are also the most complex to implement, collaboration with partners is crucial for UMC in achieving its 2050 net-zero emissions target. We are pleased to partner with Infineon to accelerate decarbonization efforts among common suppliers."
Second Quarter 2026 Outlook & Guidance
‧Wafer Shipments: Will increase by high-single digit
‧ASP in USD: Will increase by low-single digit
‧Gross Profit Margin: Approximately 30%
‧Capacity Utilization: low-80% range
‧2026 CAPEX: US$1.5 billion
6. Countermeasures: None
7. Other matters to be specified (If the subject of the event or resolution is a public offering company or above, this material information also meets the criteria for matters with a significant impact on shareholders' equity or securities prices as stipulated in Article 7, Paragraph 9 of the Enforcement Rules of the Securities Exchange Act): None