Propelled by the relentless surge in demand for artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, communication, and automotive chips, United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) witnessed a remarkable enhancement in its operational performance during the third quarter of 2026. The consolidated revenue for this period soared to NT$74.24 billion, marking a significant 25.6% year-on-year increase and an 8.0% rise from the previous quarter. The gross margin stood robustly at 30.4%, while the net profit attributable to the parent company reached NT$16.43 billion. Wafer shipments soared to approximately 1.2 million 12-inch equivalent units, setting a new record high, with capacity utilization climbing to an impressive 92%.
Remarkably, the 22nm and 28nm processes jointly contributed 35% of the revenue, with the 22nm process alone accounting for a substantial 18.3%. The company is strategically reallocating a portion of its production capacity towards burgeoning fields such as advanced packaging and silicon photonics, aligning with industry trends and future growth prospects.