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United Microelectronics (UMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$15.41 +0.25 (+1.63%)
Closing price 05/8/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$15.60 +0.19 (+1.24%)
As of 05/8/2026 08:00 PM Eastern
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United Microelectronics - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Strong Sell
Based on 5 Analyst Ratings
Sell
3
Hold
2
Buy
0

Based on 5 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for United Microelectronics in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Strong Sell." Out of the 5 analysts, 3 have given a sell rating, and 2 have given a hold rating for UMC.

Consensus Price Target

$8.60
-44.18% Downside
According to the 5 analysts' twelve-month price targets for United Microelectronics, the average price target is $8.60. The highest price target for UMC is $8.60, while the lowest price target for UMC is $8.60. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -44.18% from the current price of $15.41.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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UMC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/9/25 to 5/9/26		1 Month Ago
4/9/25 to 4/9/26		3 Months Ago
2/8/25 to 2/8/26		1 Year Ago
5/9/24 to 5/9/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$8.60$8.60$8.60$7.40
Forecasted Upside-44.18% Downside-9.71% Downside-14.68% Downside-0.67% Downside
Consensus RatingSellReduceHoldHold

UMC Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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UMC Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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United Microelectronics Stock vs. The Competition

TypeUnited MicroelectronicsComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
1.40
2.30
2.52
Consensus RatingStrong SellHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-44.18% Downside176.22% Upside15.49% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
3/31/2026
BNP Paribas Exane logo
BNP Paribas Exane
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$8.60-0.17%
1/29/2026
JPMorgan Chase & Co. logo
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Underweight
11/12/2025
Bank of America Corporation logo
Bank of America
4 of 5 stars
 DowngradeBuy ➝ Underperform
10/8/2025
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
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 Reiterated RatingHold (C-)
5/23/2025
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. logo
The Goldman Sachs Group
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B. Lu
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Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Sell
4/16/2025
Wedbush logo
Wedbush
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Matt Bryson
Matt Bryson
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral
3/21/2025
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
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L. Chen
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UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Strong-Buy
10/28/2024
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
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 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight

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Should I Buy United Microelectronics Stock? UMC Pros and Cons Explained

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United Microelectronics
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in United Microelectronics Co.:

  • The current stock price is around $11.64, which is significantly higher than its fifty-two week low of $6.56, indicating potential growth.
  • United Microelectronics Co. reported a year-over-year revenue increase of 7.0%, showcasing its ability to grow despite market challenges.
  • The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $29.23 billion, reflecting its stability and presence in the semiconductor industry.
  • With a return on equity of 11.45%, United Microelectronics Co. demonstrates effective management of shareholder equity, which is a positive indicator for investors.
  • The firm has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12, suggesting that it is not heavily reliant on debt for financing, which can reduce financial risk.

United Microelectronics
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in United Microelectronics Co. for these reasons:

  • Analysts have given the stock an average rating of "Strong Sell," indicating a lack of confidence in its short-term performance.
  • The company has a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.55, which may be considered high compared to industry peers, suggesting that the stock could be overvalued.
  • Recent earnings reports showed that revenue fell short of analyst estimates, which could raise concerns about the company's growth trajectory.
  • With a PEG ratio of 5.64, the stock may not be seen as a good value relative to its earnings growth, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • Market volatility in the semiconductor sector could impact United Microelectronics Co.'s performance, making it a riskier investment in uncertain economic conditions.

UMC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 5 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for United Microelectronics is $8.60, with a high forecast of $8.60 and a low forecast of $8.60.

5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for United Microelectronics in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings and 2 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "strong sell" UMC shares.

According to analysts, United Microelectronics's stock has a predicted downside of -44.18% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, United Microelectronics's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

United Microelectronics has been rated by research analysts at BNP Paribas Exane in the past 90 days.

Analysts like United Microelectronics less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating for United Microelectronics is Strong Sell while the average consensus rating for "computer and technology" companies is Hold. Learn more on how UMC compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:UMC) was last updated on 5/9/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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