UMC is trading 2.1% up at $26.75 after announcing a higher-than-expected dividend and reporting significant profit expansion.

  • The company disclosed May 2026 net profit soared 203% year-over-year, with EPS reaching NT$0.68 and revenue increasing by 17.8%.
  • Strong financial results and the dividend increase are driving renewed buying interest, helping the stock remain resilient despite recent volatility in the broader semiconductor sector.