UMC Dividend History & Analysis | 1.7% Yield
UMC has a dividend yield of 1.7% and paid 0.41 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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33,554 M | 1.69% | 4.75% |
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UMC Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.4 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | 2026-07-08 | 2026-08-06 | Annual | 0.412 | -14.7% | 1.69% |
| 2025-06-24 | 2025-06-24 | 2025-07-23 | Annual | 0.483 | +4.3% | 6.2% |
| 2024-07-02 | 2024-07-02 | 2024-07-31 | Annual | 0.463 | -21% | 5.62% |
| 2023-06-26 | 2023-06-27 | 2023-07-26 | Annual | 0.586 | +13.3% | 7.26% |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-21 | Other | 0.517 | 0% | 6.64% |
UMC Dividend FAQ
As of November 2026, UMC's dividend yield is 1.69%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.41 USD by the current share price of 16.08.
As of November 2026, UMC paid a dividend of 0.41 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-07-08 and the payout was 0.412 USD.
UMC pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, UMC has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-07-08.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividend per share for UMC for the next payment is 0.332 (-19.4%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.06%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.412 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-07-08. The next Ex-Dividend date for United Microelectronics (UMC) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for United Microelectronics (UMC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
UMC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -6.23% per year. Negative growth: UMC's dividend growth is negative and declining.
UMC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.75%. If you bought UMC's shares at 8.67 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.41 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.75% of your original purchase price.
UMC Payout Consistency is 95.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: United Microelectronics has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
UMC's 1.69% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of UMC is 38.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
UMC's Overall Dividend Rating is 11.57%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
UMC Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-10-30 02:38 UTC