1. UMC reported August 2025 revenues of NT$19.16 billion. 2. Sales decreased by 7.20% year-over-year for August. 3. Year-to-date sales increased by 1.86% compared to 2024. 4. August revenues fell short of last year's NT$20.65 billion.
The sharp year-over-year decline in August revenues signals potential challenges ahead for UMC, reminiscent of past downturns where similar revenue decreases led to stock price declines for semiconductor firms.
Given the significant drop in monthly sales and potential investor reactions, the likelihood of UMC's stock price being affected is high.
The immediate impact of the dismal revenue report may trigger quick sell-offs; historical trends demonstrate that earnings reports can affect stock prices in the weeks following their release.
United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE:UMC, TWSE: 2303)) ("UMC"), today reported unaudited net sales for the month of August 2025.
Revenues for August 2025 |
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Period |
2025 |
2024 |
Y/Y Change |
Y/Y (%) |
August |
19,159,816 |
20,645,494 |
-1,485,678 |
-7.20% |
Jan.-Aug. |
155,816,479 |
152,973,760 |
2,842,719 |
1.86% |
(*) All figures in thousands of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$), except for percentages. |
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(**) All figures are consolidated |
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Michael Lin / David Wong
UMC, Investor Relations
Tel: + 886-2-2658-9168, ext. 16900
Email: jinhong_lin@umc.com
david_wong@umc.com