United Microelectronics (UMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$5.76 +0.06 (+1.02%)

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$5.74 -0.01 (-0.23%)

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United Microelectronics - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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

Reduce

Based on 4 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
3

Buy
0

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 "Reduce." Out of the 4 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, and 3 have given a hold rating for UMC.

Consensus Price Target

$7.40
28.52% 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 28.52% from the current price of $5.76.

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UMC Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/29/24 to 1/28/25	1 Month Ago 12/30/23 to 12/29/24	3 Months Ago 10/31/23 to 10/30/24	1 Year Ago 1/29/23 to 1/29/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$7.40	$7.40	$7.40	$7.68
Forecasted Upside	28.52% Upside	11.45% Upside	6.02% Upside	-2.41% Downside
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Hold	Hold	Hold

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.

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.

United Microelectronics Stock vs. The Competition

Type	United Microelectronics	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	1.75	2.68	2.52
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	30.17% Upside	58.27% Upside	11.20% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent UMC News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/21/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	Roland Shu Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Sell
10/30/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Neutral
10/28/2024	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Equal Weight
10/17/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	B. Lu Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$7.40	-9.42%
1/25/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Reduce ➝ Hold

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

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United Microelectronics
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is $6.03, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for undervalued stocks 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 return on equity of 14.35%, suggesting effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
With a market capitalization of $15.10 billion, United Microelectronics Co. is positioned as a significant player in the semiconductor industry, which is essential for various technology sectors.
The company maintains a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, indicating a conservative approach to leverage and financial stability, which can be attractive to risk-averse investors.

United Microelectronics
Bear Case

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

Recent downgrades from multiple analysts, including Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase & Co., suggest a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
The company missed earnings expectations in its latest report, with earnings per share of $0.10 compared to the consensus estimate of $0.13, which may raise concerns about its profitability.
United Microelectronics Co. has an average rating of "Hold" from analysts, indicating that many believe the stock may not outperform the market in the near term.
The stock has a P/E ratio of 9.27, which, while not excessively high, may indicate limited growth potential compared to other tech stocks with higher growth rates.
With a beta of 1.17, the stock is slightly more volatile than the market, which could pose additional risks for investors seeking stability.

UMC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: 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.
: 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for United Microelectronics in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating and 3 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "reduce" UMC shares.
: According to analysts, United Microelectronics's stock has a predicted upside of 28.52% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, United Microelectronics's stock had 2 downgrades by analysts.
: United Microelectronics has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like United Microelectronics less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating for United Microelectronics is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "computer and technology" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how UMC compares to other companies.

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United Microelectronics (UMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target