United Microelectronics Corporation: Doubling Down on Specialty Tech—Will Low-Leakage Nodes Dominate 5G & 6G?

United Microelectronics Corporation’s (UMC) second quarter financial results for 2025 present a nuanced picture of the company’s current standing and future prospects. The Taiwanese semiconductor foundry recorded consolidated revenue of TWD 58.8 billion, a sequential increase of 1.6%, with wafer shipments growing by 6.3% quarter-over-quarter. However, the currency appreciation of the Taiwanese dollar impacted profitability, as gross margin slightly reached 28.7%, considering a 3% foreign exchange effect.