News Sentiment

UMC sentiment intelligence

United Microelectronics news scored across direct company coverage, industry context, sector read-through, source quality, and freshness.

Chart Weekly report Factors Options RSS feed
Weighted score 53 Balanced news tone 54 relevant articles
Exchange NYSE United States
Sector Technology Market context
Industry Semiconductors Read-through group
Latest close 19.03 Week of 31 Jul 2026
Weighted tone 53/100

Balanced news tone

Market reaction Balanced read

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Earnings

76/100 classification confidence.

Company focus 47

directly relevant articles

Source quality 5

high-authority source matches

Trend context Trend active

-2.3% over one week, -21.2% over four weeks, trend active, and materially above fair value.

Latest direct headline Neutral

United Microelectronics Corporation (2303.TW) Stock Price, News, Quote & History

Market Reaction

Balanced read

60/100 confidence

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Earnings 76/100 classification
One-week reaction -2.3% Price reacting lower
Trend fit Trend active -21.2% over four weeks
Fair value 123.4% Materially above fair value

Sentiment Mix

Positive, neutral, negative

Weighted by relevance
Positive 18
Neutral 26
Negative 10

Relevance

Why the article matched

Direct first
Direct company coverage 47
Industry context 7
Sector context 0

Sources

Coverage mix

Publishers
Market source 13
MarketBeat 5
TradingView 4
TradingKey 4
Moomoo 3
Seeking Alpha 2
Benzinga 2
Investing.com 2

Event Lens

What the news is about

Classified themes
Earnings 25
Market update 16
Deals and strategy 4
Analyst action 4
Macro sensitivity 3
Balance sheet 1
Capital return 1

Sentiment Trail

Score over time

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News Tape

Relevant headlines

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MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Quantinno Capital Management LP Buys 108,050 Shares of United Microelectronics Corporation $UMC

Quantinno Capital Management LP has increased its stake in United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE:UMC) by 17.9%, purchasing an additional 108,050 shares to now own 710,604 shares valued at $6.38 million. Institutional investors collectively hold 5.05% of the company. Despite m

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
06 Aug 2026 09:11
Source
MarketBeat
marketscreener.com Direct company coverage

United Microelectronics Reports 19% Growth in July Sales

United Microelectronics (UMC) has announced a significant 19% growth in its July sales. This positive report comes alongside several analyst upgrades, with HSBC, SinoPac, KGI Securities, and Yuanta Securities all raising their ratings and price targets for UMC shares. The company

Tone
Positive 86/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
06 Aug 2026 08:44
Source
marketscreener.com
Intellectia AI Direct company coverage

United Microelectronics Reports 18.98% Revenue Growth in July 2026

United Microelectronics (UMC) reported a significant 18.98% revenue growth in July 2026, with unaudited net sales reaching NT$23,844,045 compared to NT$20,040,049 in July 2025. The company also saw a cumulative sales increase of 12.41% for the period from January to July 2026, in

Tone
Positive 72/100
Event
Earnings
Published
06 Aug 2026 08:11
Source
Intellectia AI
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP Purchases 333,011 Shares of United Microelectronics Corporation $UMC

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its stake in United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) by 13.2% in the first quarter, acquiring an additional 333,011 shares, bringing their total to 2.85 million shares valued at $25.6 million. Despite some recent analyst upgrades, UMC curr

Tone
Negative 39/100
Event
Earnings
Published
06 Aug 2026 07:44
Source
MarketBeat
Moomoo Direct company coverage

United Microelectronics' Revenue Jumps 19% in July

This article reports that United Microelectronics (UMC) experienced a 19% increase in revenue for July, signaling a positive financial trend. The specific revenue figures and further financial details would be contained within the full article, indicating a strong performance for

Tone
Positive 70/100
Event
Earnings
Published
06 Aug 2026 07:11
Source
Moomoo
TradingView Direct company coverage

ETFs Investing in United Microelectronics Corp. Sponsored ADR Stocks

This article lists various Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) that hold United Microelectronics Corp. Sponsored ADR stocks. It provides a detailed table including each fund's market value, weight, issuer, management style, focus, expense ratio, AUM, price, change percentage, relative v

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
05 Aug 2026 07:11
Source
TradingView
Seeking Alpha Direct company coverage

United Microelectronics climbs 10% as rebound continues (UMC:NYSE)

Shares of United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), a major semiconductor foundry, rose over 10% on Tuesday, closing at $20.63. The stock's volatility is attributed to upcoming earnings, post-results swings, and investor debate on whether its rally is supported by fundamental im

Tone
Positive 73/100
Event
Earnings
Published
04 Aug 2026 20:11
Source
Seeking Alpha
TradingView Direct company coverage

United Microelectronics Corp. Revenue Breakdown – TWSE:2303

United Microelectronics Corp. (TWSE:2303) generated 237.55 billion TWD in revenue last year, with its Wafer segment contributing the most at 227.60 billion TWD. The majority of the revenue, 91.74 billion TWD, came from Taiwan. This data highlights the company's key revenue driver

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
01 Aug 2026 09:44
Source
TradingView
Cleanroom Technology Direct company coverage

UMC expands Singapore cleanroom capacity and launches new Taiwan fab project to support AI demand

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) is undertaking a phased manufacturing expansion to boost cleanroom capacity in Singapore and construct a new fabrication plant in Tainan, Taiwan. This initiative aims to meet increasing customer demand and establish additional manufacturi

Tone
Positive 71/100
Event
Macro sensitivity
Published
31 Jul 2026 14:40
Source
Cleanroom Technology
The Globe and Mail Direct company coverage

United Microelectronics Sets Terms for First Domestic Convertible Bond, Sells Centera Stake

United Microelectronics (UMC) has announced the terms for its first domestic unsecured convertible corporate bond, setting a conversion price with a significant premium to limit immediate equity dilution. Additionally, its subsidiary, Fortune Venture Capital, profitably divested

Tone
Positive 64/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
31 Jul 2026 11:10
Source
The Globe and Mail
TradingView Direct company coverage

United Microelectronics Q2 Earnings Call Highlights AI Expansion Plans

United Microelectronics (UMC) reported strong Q2 2026 earnings, surpassing analyst estimates, and highlighted significant AI-driven growth opportunities. The company plans to expand capacity, particularly in silicon photonics and advanced packaging, with increased capital expendi

Tone
Positive 74/100
Event
Earnings
Published
30 Jul 2026 17:40
Source
TradingView
Moomoo Direct company coverage

KGI Securities Upgrades United Microelectronics to Outperform From Neutral; Price Target Is NT$132

KGI Securities has upgraded United Microelectronics (UMC) from a "Neutral" rating to an "Outperform" rating. Concurrently, the firm has set a new price target for UMC's stock at NT$132. This upgrade suggests a more positive outlook on UMC's future stock performance by KGI Securit

Tone
Positive 70/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
30 Jul 2026 14:40
Source
Moomoo
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

United Microelectronics (NYSE:UMC) Raised to Strong-Buy at Zacks Research

Zacks Research upgraded United Microelectronics (NYSE:UMC) to a "strong-buy" rating, while Wall Street Zen also raised its rating to "buy." This comes after UMC reported strong quarterly earnings of $0.53 per share on $2.16 billion in revenue, exceeding analyst expectations. The

Tone
Positive 65/100
Event
Earnings
Published
30 Jul 2026 10:11
Source
MarketBeat
TradingView Direct company coverage

United Microelectronics Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

United Microelectronics (UMC) reported strong second-quarter results driven by increased demand in communications and consumer applications, leading to higher revenue, wafer shipments, and utilization. The company raised its 2026 capital expenditure budget to $2 billion to suppor

Tone
Positive 73/100
Event
Earnings
Published
29 Jul 2026 17:11
Source
TradingView
Market source Direct company coverage

United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth Amid ...

United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) reported strong Q2 2026 results, with a 12.6% quarter-over-quarter revenue growth to NT$68.7 billion and a gross margin increase to 32.5%. Wafer shipments also rose by 10.6%, driven by strong demand in communication and consumer sectors, and the

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
29 Jul 2026 17:00
Source
Market source
Reuters Direct company coverage

Taiwan's UMC raises 2026 capex, expands Singapore and Taiwan fabs for AI demand

Taiwanese chipmaker United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) is increasing its 2026 capital expenditure budget to $2 billion and expanding its facilities in Singapore and Taiwan to meet rising AI-driven demand. The expansion includes additional cleanroom capacity at its Singapore facil

Tone
Positive 75/100
Event
Macro sensitivity
Published
29 Jul 2026 11:40
Source
Reuters
Investing.com Direct company coverage

United Microelectronics earnings missed by $0.05, revenue topped estimates

United Microelectronics (UMC) reported its second-quarter earnings, missing analyst EPS estimates by $0.05 with an EPS of $0.110 against an expectation of $0.160. However, the company's revenue surpassed consensus estimates, coming in at $2.18 billion compared to the $2.14 billio

Tone
Negative 42/100
Event
Earnings
Published
29 Jul 2026 11:40
Source
Investing.com
Moomoo Direct company coverage

United Microelectronics 2Q Net Profit NT$42.22B Vs NT$8.85B

United Microelectronics (UMC) reported a significant increase in its second-quarter net profit, reaching NT$42.22 billion, a substantial rise compared to NT$8.85 billion in the same period last year. This strong financial performance indicates a robust period for the semiconducto

Tone
Positive 71/100
Event
Earnings
Published
29 Jul 2026 09:40
Source
Moomoo
timothysykes.com Direct company coverage

UMC Stock Slides As Asian ADR Selling Pressure Mounts

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) stock has fallen by 8.83% amid weak semiconductor demand and broad selling pressure across Asian ADRs. Despite solid fundamentals, including a strong balance sheet and profitability, UMC's price action shows significant underperformance c

Tone
Negative 18/100
Event
Macro sensitivity
Published
28 Jul 2026 16:32
Source
timothysykes.com
StocksToTrade Direct company coverage

UMC Stock Slides As Asian ADR Selling Pressure Builds

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) stock has seen a significant decline, falling over 12% due to bearish sentiment in the semiconductor sector and broader selling pressure on Asian ADRs. Despite this, UMC maintains a strong financial position with substantial cash reserves

Tone
Negative 18/100
Event
Balance sheet
Published
28 Jul 2026 13:10
Source
StocksToTrade
StocksToTrade Direct company coverage

UMC Stock Slides As Asian ADR Pressure Mounts

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) stock has seen a significant decline of 8.75% due to weakening semiconductor demand and broader regional risk-off sentiment affecting Asian ADRs. Despite strong profitability fundamentals with a pretax profit margin near 30.8%, the stock

Tone
Negative 28/100
Event
Earnings
Published
28 Jul 2026 12:33
Source
StocksToTrade