UMC reports Q3 net income of NTD 16.43 billion; Q3 revenue rises 26% YoY to NTD 74.24 billion
UMC•UMC reported third-quarter 2026 net income of NTD 16.43 billion and revenue of NTD 74.24 billion, up 26% year over year. The board approved an additional USD 3.2 billion in capital expenditure, and the company forecast low-single-digit wafer shipment growth in the fourth quarter.
1. Quarterly results and outlook
UMC reported third-quarter 2026 net income attributable to shareholders of the parent of NTD 16.43 billion, with revenue up 26% year over year to NTD 74.24 billion. Gross margin was 34% and capacity utilization was 92%. The board approved an additional USD 3.2 billion capital expenditure budget to accelerate expansion. For the fourth quarter, UMC forecast low-single-digit growth in wafer shipments and capacity utilization in the low-90% range.
