10 Best Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Under $20

Page 7 of 10

4. United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE:UMC)

Share Price: $6.81

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 18

United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE:UMC) is one of the Best Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Under $20. On July 30, the company released its Q2 2025 results, with the utilization rate rising to 76% as wafer shipments rose 6.2% QoQ. This was mainly because of communications in imaging signal processors, NAND controllers, WiFi, and LCD controllers. Revenue from United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE:UMC)’s 22/28nm portfolio grew sequentially, now making up for 40% of the total sales.

United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE:UMC)’s industry-leading 22/28nm solutions have been winning adoption by customers, and it expects to see further market share gains in wireless communications over the upcoming quarters. With the right differentiation, 22/28nm happens to be a strong and long-lasting node with a strong product pipeline. Furthermore, the new Phase 3 facility at the company’s Singapore Fab 12i, set to begin production in 2026, is expected to allow United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE:UMC) to better serve customers who look for diversified manufacturing for enhanced supply chain resilience.

For Q3 2025, United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE:UMC) expects its wafer shipment to increase by a low single-digit percentage, and its capacity utilization rate will be in the mid-70% range.

United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE:UMC) operates as a semiconductor wafer foundry.

Page 7 of 10