Latest Earnings Results: Q3 '26
Estimated EPS
$0.21
Reported EPS
$0.20
Surprise
-3.32%
Estimated Rev
$2.33B
Reported Rev
$2.28B
Surprise
-2.07%
UMC's Q4 2026 guidance calls for wafer shipments to increase by low-single digit, USD ASP to remain firm, gross profit margin comparable to preceding quarter, and 2026 CAPEX of US$2B.
Bullish Takeaway
UMC reported higher Q3 revenue and operating income, record wafer shipments and 92% utilization; 22nm revenue reached a record 18.3% of wafer sales, with robust advanced-packaging and silicon-photonics engagements.
Bearish Takeaway
UMCs net income and non-operating income declined QoQ; UMC is converting capacity for near-term unfulfilled demand, and cites intense competition and dependence on frequent introduction of new services and technologies as risks.
Generated by Stocktwits using AI and company-reported earnings data for Q3 '26. This recap is intended to help readers understand the quarter quickly. Verify key figures in the linked source materials; the summary may contain errors and is not investment advice.
Historical Earnings
Quarterly
Annual
EPS
Revenue
| Fiscal Period | Estimated | Reported | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Q4 '26 | $0.21 | -- | -- | N/A |
Q3 '26 | $0.21 | $0.20 | -3.32% | MISSED |
Q2 '26 | $0.17 | $0.52 | 202.74% | BEAT |
Q1 '26 | $0.13 | $0.20 | 51.61% | BEAT |
Q4 '25 | $0.14 | $0.13 | -4.80% | MISSED |