--- title: "Jim Cramer: United Microelectronics Is A ‘Tough’ One, Pass On This Industrial Stock" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/296352607.md" description: "Jim Cramer advised against United Microelectronics (UMC), calling it a 'tough' stock despite strong sales growth, citing a lack of catalysts after a 135% year-to-date rise. He praised Avnet as a good stock with a low P/E, though he noted concerns about the move ending. Conversely, Cramer recommended passing on Archer Aviation, suggesting better speculative options exist, despite its recent acquisitions and earnings beat." datetime: "2026-08-19T11:50:29.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/296352607.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296352607.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/296352607.md) --- # Jim Cramer: United Microelectronics Is A ‘Tough’ One, Pass On This Industrial Stock On CNBC’s “Mad Money Lightning Round,” **Jim Cramer** said no to **United Microelectronics Corporation** (NYSE:UMC) adding that it is a “tough” one. Cramer noted that although the stock is not expensive, but it’s higher by 135% this year and he doesn’t have a catalyst at these prices. UMC posted sales results for July on Aug. 6. The company said July net sales rose 18.98% year-over-year, while sales for the Jan.-July period climbed 12.41% to NT$153.61 billion. **Avnet, Inc.** (NASDAQ:AVT) is a “really good” stock, Cramer said. “I’m glad you brought my attention. I cannot believe how low the P/E is. But then again, a lot of people feel that the move is about to end at any given moment, and that’s what’s wrong with Avnet.” On the earnings front, Avnet reported fourth-quarter earnings of $2.28 per share on Aug. 5, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.77 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $8.295 billion, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $7.519 billion. Cramer recommended passing on **Archer Aviation Inc.** (NYSE:ACHR). “If we want to do a spec, there’s better specs out there,” he added. As per recent news, Archer Aviation posted better-than-expected second-quarter sales on Aug. 10 and announced definitive agreements to acquire Boeing’s Wisk Aero, SkyGrid, and Insitu subsidiaries. ## **Price Action** - Avnet shares fell 5.3% to settle at $93.40 on Tuesday. - Archer Aviation shares fell 1.1% to close at $6.32 during the session. - United Microelectronics fell 5.4% to settle at $18.48 on Tuesday. **Read Also: Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Futures Rise as Trump Says 'No Talks' Are Happening With Iran—Keysight Technologies, Mercury Systems, SK Hynix in Focus** _Photo via Shutterstock_ ### Related Stocks - [ACHR.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/ACHR.US.md) - [AVT.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/AVT.US.md) - [UMC.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/UMC.US.md) - [ARCX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/ARCX.US.md) - [BA.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BA.US.md) - [.SPX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/.SPX.US.md) - [.NDX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/.NDX.US.md) - [KEYS.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/KEYS.US.md) - [MRCY.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/MRCY.US.md) - [SKHY.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SKHY.US.md) - [ACHR+.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/ACHR+.US.md) - [BOE.UK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BOE.UK.md) ## Related News & Research - [Lazard Asset Management LLC Makes New $628,000 Investment in United Microelectronics Corporation $UMC](https://longbridge.com/en/news/295202605.md) - [Avnet CEO Philip R. Gallagher disposes of 51,900 common shares worth $5.11 million](https://longbridge.com/en/news/295846482.md) - [Royce Otc Micro (NYSE:RMT) Sees Significant Growth in Short Interest](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296029021.md) - [Acurx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 results and provides business update | ACXP Stock News](https://longbridge.com/en/news/295924391.md) - [United Microelectronics Corporation $UMC Shares Purchased by Sei Investments Co.](https://longbridge.com/en/news/295505772.md)