UMC August 2026 sales rise 30.7% YoY to NT$25 billion
- UMC reported August 2026 net sales of NT$25.04 billion, up 30.71% YoY
- Year-to-date revenue for Jan-Aug 2026 reached NT$178.66 billion
- YTD growth stood at 14.66% compared to the same period last year
- Monthly surge significantly outpaced the broader eight-month average

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United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC, TWSE: 2303) reported unaudited net sales of NT$25,044,641 thousand for August 2026, marking a 30.71% year-over-year increase from NT$19,159,816 thousand in August 2025.
The strong monthly performance contributed to robust year-to-date growth. Consolidated revenue for the January-August period reached NT$178,659,250 thousand, up 14.66% from NT$155,816,479 thousand in the same period last year.
What the Numbers Show
The acceleration in monthly growth outpaced the year-to-date average. While the first eight months of the year saw a moderate 14.66% expansion, August alone delivered a 30.71% surge, suggesting a significant uptick in demand or pricing power in the final month of the period compared to the broader half-year trend.
Revenue Details
| Period | 2026 (NT$ thousand) | 2025 (NT$ thousand) | Y/Y Change (NT$ thousand) | Y/Y (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | 25,044,641 | 19,159,816 | 5,884,825 | 30.71% |
| Jan.-Aug. | 178,659,250 | 155,816,479 | 22,842,771 | 14.66% |
All figures are consolidated and presented in thousands of New Taiwan Dollars.
Will UMC's Q3 and Q4 2026 revenue sustain the 30%+ growth momentum seen in August, or is this a seasonal anomaly?
How does UMC's recent acceleration compare to key competitors like TSMC and GlobalFoundries in terms of market share gains?
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