UMC reported January revenue of NT$20.862 billion, a 5.33% year-on-year increase.

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), a leading global semiconductor foundry, recently announced its January 2026 revenue figures, marking a solid start to the new year. According to the data, UMC achieved revenue of NT$20.862 billion (approximately US$668 million) in January 2026, an 8.2% increase compared to the previous month and a 5.33% increase compared to the same period last year, achieving double-digit growth both monthly and year-on-year.

Source: Company data, CFM flash memory market analysis

The company's management stated that the growth was primarily driven by the continued expansion of its technology platform. The wafer starts for its 22nm platform are expected to accelerate, while other new solutions are also gaining adoption from customers. Wafer demand is expected to remain stable in the first quarter of 2026, with wafer shipments and average selling prices roughly flat compared to the previous quarter. Capacity utilization is projected to remain between 74% and 76%, and gross margin is expected to be between 27% and 29%.

Despite the semiconductor industry still being in a cyclical adjustment phase, UMC remains confident in its ability to resume growth in 2026, thanks to its technological advantages in specialized processes and stable production capacity.