United Microelectronics (2303) Stock Overview
Operates as a semiconductor wafer foundry in Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, the United States, Europe, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | NT$116.00 |
| 52 Week High | NT$120.50 |
| 52 Week Low | NT$40.10 |
| Beta | 1.19 |
| 1 Month Change | 52.23% |
| 3 Month Change | 84.71% |
| 1 Year Change | 134.58% |
| 3 Year Change | 137.22% |
| 5 Year Change | 129.25% |
| Change since IPO | 4,342.16% |
Recent News & Updates
2303: AI Photonics Progress Will Be Outweighed By Cautious Share Buyback Execution
Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for United Microelectronics from NT$62.05 to NT$74.24. This change reflects updated assumptions for slightly higher discount rates, stronger revenue growth, modestly lower profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple.
2303: AI Data Center Photonics Partnerships Will Support Higher Profitability
Analysts have slightly trimmed their NT$ price target on United Microelectronics, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions that together point to a more balanced risk and return outlook for the stock. What's in the News The board is scheduled to review the Q1 2026 consolidated financial report and other items at a meeting on April 29, 2026, which may shape upcoming disclosures and guidance (company board agenda).Recent updates
2303: AI Photonics Progress Will Be Outweighed By Cautious Share Buyback Execution
Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for United Microelectronics from NT$62.05 to NT$74.24. This change reflects updated assumptions for slightly higher discount rates, stronger revenue growth, modestly lower profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple.2303: AI Data Center Photonics Partnerships Will Support Higher Profitability
Analysts have slightly trimmed their NT$ price target on United Microelectronics, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions that together point to a more balanced risk and return outlook for the stock. What's in the News The board is scheduled to review the Q1 2026 consolidated financial report and other items at a meeting on April 29, 2026, which may shape upcoming disclosures and guidance (company board agenda).2303: AI Data Center And Automotive Platforms Will Support Higher Profitability
Analysts have adjusted their price target for United Microelectronics to NT$95 from NT$94, reflecting updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. What's in the News HyperLight, United Microelectronics, Wavetek Microelectronics, and Jabil announced a collaboration to support thin film lithium niobate photonics for hyperscale AI data center interconnects, combining foundry and high volume manufacturing capabilities for next generation optical modules at data center scale (Key Developments).2303: AI Photonics And Auto Partnerships Will Support Steady Long Term Returns
Analysts have nudged their price target for United Microelectronics higher to reflect a revised fair value estimate of NT$62.05, supported by updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. What's in the News HyperLight, United Microelectronics, Wavetek Microelectronics, and Jabil agreed to collaborate on deploying thin film lithium niobate photonics for hyperscale AI data center interconnects.2303: Auto Partnerships And New Leadership Will Support Steady Long Term Returns
Analysts have raised their price target for United Microelectronics to NT$61.32 from NT$60.50, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rates and future P/E. What's in the News The Board of Directors approved the appointment of Co President Jason Wang as the new Chief Executive Officer, signaling a leadership change at the top level of the company (Key Developments).2303: Automotive Grade Platform Will Support Higher Profitability Expectations
Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for United Microelectronics from NT$57.15 to NT$94.30 as they incorporate updated views on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News UMC and Silicon Storage Technology completed qualification and released to production SST's embedded SuperFlash Gen 4 with automotive grade 1 capability on UMC's 28HPC+ process, targeting automotive controllers and offering a cost focused eNVM option on 28nm HKMG (Key Developments).2303: Auto Chip Partnerships Will Support Steady Returns Despite Measured Outlook
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for United Microelectronics from US$48.31 to US$60.50. This reflects updated views on discount rate assumptions, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels.2303: Weaker Revenue Outlook Will Offset Manufacturing Wins And Pressure Returns
The analyst price target for United Microelectronics has shifted from US$46.98 to US$48.31. This change reflects updated assumptions from analysts around revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate, and future P/E levels.
2303: Weaker Revenue Outlook Will Likely Restrain Future Share Returns
Analysts have lowered their price target on United Microelectronics to US$31.50. This reflects updated assumptions that combine a softer revenue outlook with a higher profit margin profile and a reduced forward P/E multiple.2303: Higher Required Returns Will Likely Pressure Future Share Performance
Narrative Update The analyst price target for United Microelectronics has been revised down by approximately $3 to $31.50, as analysts factor in a slightly higher discount rate, despite stronger expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Polar Semiconductor to develop scalable U.S. based 8 inch wafer production in Minnesota.2303: New Process Platform and Margins Will Support Digital and Automotive Demand
Analysts have raised their price target for United Microelectronics from $45.87 to $46.98. This change is attributed to updated expectations for stronger revenue growth and improved profit margins.
UMC's Tactical Expansion And Innovation Gear Up For Strong Market Growth
Strong demand for specialty technology solutions may boost revenues and market share, with new projects enhancing market position and potential earnings growth.Shareholder Returns
| 2303 | TW Semiconductor | TW Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 7.4% | -3.2% | -3.5% |
| 1Y | 134.6% | 128.0% | 83.0% |
Return vs Industry: 2303 exceeded the TW Semiconductor industry which returned 128% over the past year.
Return vs Market: 2303 exceeded the TW Market which returned 83% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| 2303 volatility | |
|---|---|
| 2303 Average Weekly Movement | 9.4% |
| Semiconductor Industry Average Movement | 9.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in TW Market | 12.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in TW Market | 2.5% |
Stable Share Price: 2303's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the TW market.
Volatility Over Time: 2303's weekly volatility (9%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of TW stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | n/a | Jason S. Wang | www.umc.com |
United Microelectronics Corporation operates as a semiconductor wafer foundry in Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, the United States, Europe, and internationally. It manufactures and sells integrated circuits. The company offers circuit design; mask tooling; wafer fabrication; and assembly and testing services for communication devices, consumer electronics, computer, and other applications.
United Microelectronics Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| 2303 fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | NT$1.46t |
| Earnings (TTM) | NT$50.11b |
| Revenue (TTM) | NT$240.73b |
Is 2303 overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| 2303 income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | NT$240.73b |
| Cost of Revenue | NT$169.45b |
| Gross Profit | NT$71.28b |
| Other Expenses | NT$21.17b |
| Earnings | NT$50.11b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Jul 29, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 3.98 |
| Gross Margin | 29.61% |
| Net Profit Margin | 20.82% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 17.2% |
How did 2303 perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/21 20:09 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/21 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
United Microelectronics Corporation is covered by 40 analysts. 21 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Brett Simpson | Arete Research Services LLP |
| Andrew Lu | Barclays |
| Mark Li | Bernstein |