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UMC 3Q26 Revenue Up 8% QoQ, 25.6% YoY; GM at 34%

Oct 28, 2026, 7:59 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Improved QoQ and strong YoY growth, plus a stable gross margin, could support a re-rating if the momentum persists; absence of guidance tempers upside, but the headline numbers are positive catalysts.

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UMC reported 3Q26 revenue of NT$74.24 billion, up 8% QoQ and 25.6% YoY, with a gross margin of 34%. The results underscore improving demand for foundry services and potential for continued margin stability, supporting near-term upside in UMC shares given the implied demand trajectory and cyclicality.

3Q26 revenue NT$74.24b; up 8% QoQ, 25.6% YoY.
Gross margin 34.0% for 3Q26.
UMC remains a leading global foundry.
Results highlight ongoing demand through 3Q26.

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