United Microelectronics Overview
- Year Founded
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1980
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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19,097
- Stock Symbol
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2303
- Investments
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19
- Share Price
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$3.08
- (As of Friday Closing)
United Microelectronics General Information
Description
Founded in 1980, United Microelectronics is the world's third-largest dedicated chip foundry, with close to 5% market share in 2025 after TSMC and SMIC. UMC's headquarters are in Hsinchu, Taiwan, and it operates 12 fabs in Taiwan, mainland China, Japan and Singapore, with additional sales offices in Europe, the US, and South Korea. UMC features a diverse customer base that includes Texas Instruments, MediaTek, Intel, Broadcom, Novatek, and Realtek, supplying a wide range of products applied in communications, display, memory, automotive and more. UMC employs 19,095 people as of February 2026.
Contact Information
Website
www.umc.comCorporate Office
- No. 3, Li-Hsin 2nd Road
- Hsinchu Science Park
- Hsinchu, 300-78
- Taiwan
Corporate Office
- No. 3, Li-Hsin 2nd Road
- Hsinchu Science Park
- Hsinchu, 300-78
- Taiwan
United Microelectronics Stock Performance
As of 13-Nov-2026, United Microelectronics’s stock price is $3.08. Its current market cap is $38.6B with 12.5B shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3.08 | $3.07 | $1.40 - $5.85 | $38.6B | 12.5B | 158M | $0.21 |
United Microelectronics Financials Summary
As of 30-Sep-2026, United Microelectronics has a trailing 12-month revenue of $8.42B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 30-Sep-2026 | FY 2025 31-Dec-2025 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 57,850,111 | 18,449,362 | 15,877,017 | 19,432,982 |
| Revenue | 8,417,006 | 7,614,919 | 7,238,972 | 7,144,361 |
| EBITDA | 5,055,394 | 3,416,846 | 3,216,553 | 3,388,816 |
| Net Income | 2,646,015 | 1,293,776 | 1,520,052 | 1,916,298 |
| Total Assets | 21,197,794 | 18,139,097 | 17,034,696 | 17,787,582 |
| Total Debt | 2,207,961 | 1,911,570 | 2,142,911 | 2,087,968 |
United Microelectronics Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
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United Microelectronics Competitors (29)
One of United Microelectronics’s 29 competitors is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, a Corporation company based in Hsinchu, Taiwan.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company | Corporation | Hsinchu, Taiwan | ||||
| Semiconductor Manufacturing International | Formerly VC-backed | Shanghai, China | ||||
| GlobalFoundries | Corporation | Malta, NY | ||||
| MagnaChip Semiconductor | Formerly PE-Backed | Cheongju, South Korea | ||||
| Lattice Semiconductor | Corporation | Hillsboro, OR |
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United Microelectronics Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20260362797-A1 | Semiconductor device and method for fabricating the same | Pending | 07-May-2025 | ||
| US-20260363142-A1 | Semiconductor device and method for fabricating the same | Pending | 07-May-2025 | ||
| DE-102026102191-A1 | Semiconductor device and method for manufacturing the same | Pending | 07-May-2025 | ||
| US-12763758-B1 | Ring oscillator circuit | Active | 30-Apr-2025 | ||
| US-20260352189-A1 | Ring oscillator circuit | Active | 30-Apr-2025 | H03K3/0315 |
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United Microelectronics Investments & Acquisitions (19)
United Microelectronics’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Lingyang Huaxin Technology. The deal was made on 01-Apr-2025.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lingyang Huaxin Technology | 01-Apr-2025 | Merger/Acquisition | Application Specific Semiconductors | ||
| United Semi | 01-Jul-2023 | Merger/Acquisition | Production (Semiconductors) | ||
| Lingsi Micro | 27-Aug-2021 | Early Stage VC | Application Specific Semiconductors | ||
| NeuroBlade | 02-Aug-2021 | Later Stage VC | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| Mie Fujitsu Semiconductor | 29-Jun-2018 | Merger/Acquisition | Production (Semiconductors) |
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United Microelectronics Exits (4)
United Microelectronics’s most recent exit was on 02-Aug-2021 from NeuroBlade. The exit was categorized as with 17 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| NeuroBlade | 02-Aug-2021 | Completed |
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| Gemtek Technology | 25-Jun-2003 | Completed |
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| Corrent | 15-Feb-2002 | Completed |
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| MemoCom | Early Stage VC | Completed |
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United Microelectronics Affiliates
Subsidiaries (4)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lingyang Huaxin Technology | Xiamen, China | 2017 | |
| United Semi | Xiamen, China | 2015 | |
| HeJian Technology | Suzhou, China | 2001 | |
| UMC Capital | Taipei, Taiwan | 2001 |
United Microelectronics FAQs
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When was United Microelectronics founded?
United Microelectronics was founded in 1980.
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Where is United Microelectronics headquartered?
United Microelectronics is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan.
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What is the size of United Microelectronics?
United Microelectronics has 19,097 total employees.
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What industry is United Microelectronics in?
United Microelectronics’s primary industry is General Purpose Semiconductors.
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Is United Microelectronics a private or public company?
United Microelectronics is a Public company.
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What is United Microelectronics’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for United Microelectronics is 2303.
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What is the current stock price of United Microelectronics?
As of 13-Nov-2026 the stock price of United Microelectronics is $3.08.
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What is the current market cap of United Microelectronics?
The current market capitalization of United Microelectronics is $38.6B.
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What is United Microelectronics’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for United Microelectronics is $8.42B.
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Who are United Microelectronics’s competitors?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Semiconductor Manufacturing International, GlobalFoundries, MagnaChip Semiconductor, and Lattice Semiconductor are some of the 29 competitors of United Microelectronics.
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What is United Microelectronics’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
United Microelectronics’s EPS for 12 months was $0.21.
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