United Microelectronics Corporation

TWSE:2303 Stock Report

Market Cap: NT$1.4t

United Microelectronics Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

United Microelectronics is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 13% and 9.4% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 12.9% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 16.9% in 3 years.

Key information

13.0%

Earnings growth rate

12.92%

EPS growth rate

Semiconductor earnings growth25.5%
Revenue growth rate9.4%
Future return on equity16.92%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated12 May 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update • May 07

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.
Narrative Update • Apr 22

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).
Narrative Update • Apr 07

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).
Narrative Update • Mar 24

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.
Narrative Update • Mar 10

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).
Narrative Update • Feb 24

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).
Narrative Update • Feb 10

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.
Narrative Update • Jan 26

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.
Narrative Update • Jan 12

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.
Narrative Update • Dec 14

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.
Narrative Update • Oct 30

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.
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New Narrative • Nov 08

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.

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

TWSE:2303 - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (TWD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/2028327,25575,76181,414128,75013
12/31/2027305,08063,25872,456131,22521
12/31/2026271,57953,87457,458109,02619
3/31/2026240,73250,11148,56098,020N/A
12/31/2025237,55341,71649,13199,864N/A
9/30/2025236,13040,15845,44699,838N/A
6/30/2025237,48839,64831,79996,248N/A
3/31/2025235,52944,53220,39696,878N/A
12/31/2024232,30347,2112,52993,872N/A
9/30/2024226,87551,909-6,18787,112N/A
6/30/2024223,45953,408-5388,823N/A
3/31/2024222,95655,263-13,22479,855N/A
12/31/2023222,53360,990-8,02086,000N/A
9/30/2023235,41069,143-8,565100,739N/A
6/30/2023253,73380,1686,330121,376N/A
3/31/2023269,49283,57440,762142,707N/A
12/31/2022278,70589,47962,977145,861N/A
9/30/2022269,96979,54670,428131,727N/A
6/30/2022250,48470,01058,577114,157N/A
3/31/2022229,33765,16048,978102,189N/A
12/31/2021213,01151,24640,39290,352N/A
9/30/2021199,20851,02732,41879,602N/A
6/30/2021188,17242,67339,13676,015N/A
3/31/2021181,65037,41037,05369,294N/A
12/31/2020176,82122,86137,39165,745N/A
9/30/2020173,37420,27866,44687,205N/A
6/30/2020166,24214,10148,06865,588N/A
3/31/2020157,88710,71344,50061,453N/A
12/31/2019148,2028,155N/A54,904N/A
9/30/2019141,8704,164N/A29,494N/A
6/30/2019143,5182,956N/A48,345N/A
3/31/2019146,3384,874N/A50,342N/A
12/31/2018151,2537,678N/A50,935N/A
9/30/2018152,36610,599N/A51,711N/A
6/30/2018150,67812,351N/A47,387N/A
3/31/2018149,36410,791N/A47,940N/A
12/31/2017149,2859,677N/A52,474N/A
9/30/2017150,96010,711N/A55,122N/A
6/30/2017151,42510,213N/A57,563N/A
3/31/2017150,88410,698N/A48,363N/A
12/31/2016147,8708,621N/A46,450N/A
9/30/2016143,4148,733N/A46,332N/A
6/30/2016140,5707,467N/A48,722N/A
3/31/2016141,5859,484N/A54,317N/A
12/31/2015144,83013,254N/A59,788N/A
9/30/2015148,21614,852N/A63,197N/A
6/30/2015148,11016,060N/A58,958N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: 2303's forecast earnings growth (13% per year) is above the savings rate (1.3%).

Earnings vs Market: 2303's earnings (13% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the TW market (25.6% per year).

High Growth Earnings: 2303's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: 2303's revenue (9.4% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the TW market (18.6% per year).

High Growth Revenue: 2303's revenue (9.4% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: 2303's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (16.9%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/15 07:53
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/15 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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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.

AnalystInstitution
Brett SimpsonArete Research Services LLP
Andrew LuBarclays
Mark LiBernstein