United Microelectronics: A Clash Of Expectations And Reality; Reality Wins (Rating Upgrade) [Seeking Alpha]
United Microelectronics Corporation (NEW) (UMC)
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UMC's Q4 2025 results beat revenue estimates but offered only modest guidance, prompting a downgrade in sentiment and profit-taking. I now rate UMC as a hold, citing growth initiatives like Singapore expansion and partnerships, despite ongoing cyclical and competitive pressures. Dividend yield compression, declining ROE, and reversion to mean valuations suggest limited near-term upside, but 2026 growth initiatives warrant monitoring. GrafiThink/iStock via Getty Images Investment thesis United Microelectronics Corporation's ( UMC ) share price slipped almost 9% on January 28, 2026, the day it released its Q4 2025 earnings report. And the rapid slide continued for two more days, knocking down This article was written by Analyst's Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not
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- Michigan vs Michigan State live updates, score, highlights in rivalry game [USA TODAY]USA TODAY
- United Microelectronics (NYSE:UMC) was upgraded by analysts at Exane BNP Paribas to a "strong-buy" rating.MarketBeat
- United Microelectronics (NYSE:UMC) had its "underweight" rating reaffirmed by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co..MarketBeat
- United Microelectronics (NYSE:UMC) was downgraded by analysts at BNP Paribas Exane from a "neutral" rating to an "underperform" rating. They now have a $8.60 price target on the stock.MarketBeat
- United Microelectronics Q4 Earnings Call Highlights [Yahoo! Finance]Yahoo! Finance
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- 1/29/26 - Beat
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Sec Filings
- 1/28/26 - Form 6-K
- 1/14/26 - Form 6-K
- 1/7/26 - Form 6-K
- UMC's page on the SEC website