UMC Dividend History & Analysis | 6.1% Yield
UMC has a dividend yield of 6.1% and paid 0.48 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | +81.4% | 6.64% |
| 2021-07-21 | 2021-07-22 | 2021-08-20 | Annual | 0.285 | +109.6% | 3.19% |
| 2020-07-14 | 2020-07-15 | 2020-08-12 | Annual | 0.136 | +44.7% | N/A |
| 2019-07-15 | 2019-07-16 | 2019-08-13 | Annual | 0.094 | -20.3% | N/A |
| 2018-07-09 | 2018-07-10 | 2018-08-07 | Annual | 0.118 | +42.2% | N/A |
| 2017-07-11 | 2017-07-13 | 2017-08-17 | Annual | 0.083 | -5.7% | N/A |
| 2016-07-12 | 2016-07-14 | 2016-08-18 | Annual | 0.088 | -1.1% | N/A |
| 2015-07-14 | 2015-07-16 | 2015-08-20 | Annual | 0.089 | +7.2% | N/A |
| 2014-07-07 | 2014-07-09 | 2014-08-14 | Other | 0.083 | +22.1% | N/A |
| 2013-07-08 | 2013-07-10 | 2013-08-15 | Annual | 0.068 | -19% | N/A |
| 2012-07-09 | 2012-07-11 | 2012-08-09 | Annual | 0.084 | -56.5% | N/A |
| 2011-07-22 | 2011-07-26 | 2011-08-23 | Annual | 0.193 | +147.4% | N/A |
| 2010-07-08 | 2010-07-12 | 2010-08-06 | Annual | 0.078 | -39.3% | N/A |
| 2008-08-08 | 2008-08-12 | 2008-09-19 | Other | 0.1285 | +20.1% | N/A |
| 2007-07-10 | 0.107 | +75.4% | N/A | |||
| 2006-08-02 | 0.061 | +281.3% | N/A | |||
| 2005-08-02 | 0.016 | -89.3% | N/A | |||
| 2002-08-05 | 0.15 | 0% | N/A |
UMC Dividend FAQ
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) is a pure-play semiconductor foundry headquartered in Taiwan, providing full-scale manufacturing services for integrated circuits. The company’s service portfolio encompasses circuit design, mask tooling, wafer fabrication, and assembly and testing for diverse end-markets including communications, computing, and consumer electronics.
What is the Dividend Yield of UMC?
As of May 2026, UMC's dividend yield is 6.12%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.48 USD by the current share price of 17.20.
Does UMC pay a dividend?
As of May 2026, UMC paid a dividend of 0.48 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-06-24 and the payout was 0.483 USD.
How often does UMC pay dividends?
UMC pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, UMC has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-06-24.
UMC dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividend per share for UMC for the next payment is 0.653 (+35.2%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.80%.
Will UMC pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.483 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-06-24. The next Ex-Dividend date for United Microelectronics (UMC) is currently unknown.
What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for UMC?
The next Ex-Dividend date for United Microelectronics (UMC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
What is the Dividend Growth of UMC?
UMC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 14.1% per year. Strong growth: UMC's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of UMC?
UMC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.87%. If you bought UMC's shares at 6.14 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.48 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.87% of your original purchase price.
What is the Payout Consistency of UMC?
UMC Payout Consistency is 73.5%. 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. Unstable: United Microelectronics has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does UMC have a good Dividend Yield?
UMC's 6.12% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of UMC?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of UMC is 74.7%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.
What is the Dividend Rating of UMC?
UMC's Overall Dividend Rating is 59.80%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
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: 2026-05-07 02:38 UTC