Annual Report Reveals Significant Decline in 2025 Net Income and EPS
UMC sits 84% above its 52-week low of $5.711.
Summary
United Microelectronics Corporation's annual financial statements for 2025 show a notable year-over-year decrease in net income and basic earnings per share, despite a slight increase in operating revenues.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · UMC
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Net Income Decline
Net income attributable to the parent company decreased to NT$41.7 billion in 2025 from NT$47.2 billion in 2024.
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EPS Reduction
Basic earnings per share fell to NT$3.34 in 2025 from NT$3.80 in 2024.
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Operating Income Drop
Operating income decreased to NT$43.9 billion in 2025 from NT$51.6 billion in 2024.
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Revenue Growth
Operating revenues saw a slight increase to NT$237.5 billion in 2025 from NT$232.3 billion in 2024.
Analysis · UMC · Manufacturing
The annual report for United Microelectronics Corporation indicates a significant downturn in profitability for 2025 compared to 2024. Net income attributable to the parent company decreased by approximately 11.6%, and basic earnings per share fell by about 12.1%. This decline in earnings occurred despite a modest increase in operating revenues, suggesting pressure on margins or higher operating costs. Investors should monitor future reports for signs of margin recovery and cost control measures.
At the time of this filing, UMC was trading at $10.50 on NYSE in the Manufacturing sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $27.1B. The 52-week trading range was $5.71 to $12.68. This filing was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.