United Microelectronics (UMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target $6.98 -0.18 (-2.45%) As of 03:57 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock United Microelectronics - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating 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. Consensus Rating Moderate BuyBased on 4 Analyst RatingsSell0Hold3Buy1 Based on 4 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for United Microelectronics in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 4 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for UMC. Consensus Price Target $7.406.09% Upside According to the 4 analysts' twelve-month price targets for United Microelectronics, the average price target is $7.40. The highest price target for UMC is $7.40, while the lowest price target for UMC is $7.40. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.09% from the current price of $6.98. Get the Latest News and Ratings for UMC and Related Stocks Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for United Microelectronics and its competitors. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up UMC Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast4/1/24 to 4/1/251 Month Ago3/2/24 to 3/2/253 Months Ago1/2/24 to 1/1/251 Year Ago4/2/23 to 4/1/24Strong Buy1 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy0 Buy rating(s)0 Buy rating(s)1 Buy rating(s)0 Buy rating(s)Hold3 Hold rating(s)3 Hold rating(s)4 Hold rating(s)2 Hold rating(s)Sell0 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$7.40$7.40$7.40$7.68Forecasted Upside6.09% Upside14.46% Upside14.02% Upside-5.54% DownsideConsensus RatingModerate BuyReduceHoldHold Remove Ads UMC Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History UMC Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table United Microelectronics Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeUnited MicroelectronicsComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500Consensus Rating Score 2.50 2.68 2.54Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyPredicted Upside5.94% Upside591.50% Upside19.08% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingPositive NewsSee Recent UMC NewsPositive NewsPositive News Remove Ads Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export to Excel DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails3/21/2025Citigroup3 of 5 starsL. ChenSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Strong-Buy10/30/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.3 of 5 stars DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral10/28/2024Morgan Stanley3 of 5 stars DowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight10/17/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingB. LuSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$7.40-9.42%1/25/2024HSBCSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeReduce ➝ HoldAnalyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Tuesday at 03:57 PM ET. Should I Buy United Microelectronics Stock? UMC Pros and Cons Explained These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these United Microelectronics pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. United Microelectronics Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in United Microelectronics Co.: The stock is currently priced at $6.41, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the semiconductor sector. United Microelectronics Co. reported a year-over-year revenue increase of 4.9%, indicating growth potential in a competitive market. The company has a solid market capitalization of $16.07 billion, suggesting stability and a strong position within the industry. With a PE ratio of 11.03, the stock may be considered undervalued compared to industry peers, making it an attractive option for value investors. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 5.05% of the company's stock, reflecting confidence from large financial entities in the company's future performance. United Microelectronics Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in United Microelectronics Co. for these reasons: The company missed earnings expectations by $0.03, reporting $0.10 EPS compared to the consensus estimate of $0.13, which may raise concerns about its profitability. Recent downgrades from brokerages, including Citigroup's shift from a "buy" to a "sell" rating, could indicate a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance. The stock has a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.44, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued relative to its growth rate, potentially deterring growth-focused investors. With a beta of 1.15, the stock is slightly more volatile than the market, which could pose risks for risk-averse investors. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, which, while low, may indicate limited leverage to finance growth opportunities compared to competitors with higher ratios. UMC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is United Microelectronics' forecast for 2025? According to the research reports of 4 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for United Microelectronics is $7.40, with a high forecast of $7.40 and a low forecast of $7.40. Should I buy or sell United Microelectronics stock right now? 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for United Microelectronics in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" UMC shares. Does United Microelectronics's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, United Microelectronics's stock has a predicted upside of 6.09% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has United Microelectronics been upgraded or downgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, United Microelectronics's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts. What analysts cover United Microelectronics? United Microelectronics has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like United Microelectronics more than its competitors? Analysts like United Microelectronics less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for United Microelectronics is 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.68. Learn more on how UMC compares to other companies. 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