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Live Cattle Jun '26 (LEM26)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Post Strength on Friday

Live cattle futures were $1.22 to $1.77 higher at the Friday close, to limit the weekly loss for April to $1.65. Cash trade this week has been centered around $246 across the country, with a few late sales of $248. Feeder cattle futures saw gains of $1 to $3.97 across the board on Friday, with April down $3.70. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down 68 cents to $369.32 on April 23.  

Monthly Cold Storage data showed 410.52 million lbs of beef stocks at the end of March, a 1.95% draw from February and 3.45% below last year.

Managed money trimmed back their net long position in live cattle futures and options by 1,847 contracts as of April 21, taking it to 134,795 contracts. In feeder cattle futures and options, specs cut back 2,371 contracts from their net long to 18,765 contracts.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Friday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel at premium for Choice of 93 cents. Choice boxes were up $3.50 to $387.00, while Select was $3.49 hig... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Live Cattle
Contract Size
40,000 pounds
Tick Size
0.00025 per pound ($10.00 per contract)
Trading Hours
8:30a.m. - 1:05p.m. (Settles 1:00p.m.) CST
Exchange
CME
Point Value
$400
Margin/Maintenance
$3,630/3,300
First Notice Date
06/08/26 (44 days)
Expiration Date
06/30/26 (66 days)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Jun '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Jun Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 21, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
96,446 (-1,300)
182,558 (-6,312)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
156,520 (-1,057)
54,047 (+2,058)
Producers - Long / Short
28,252 (-2,857)
175,183 (-7,448)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
66,890 (+1,280)
6,071 (+859)
Managed Money - Long / Short
142,863 (-370)
10,047 (-347)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
13,657 (-687)
44,000 (+2,405)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
232.375 +5.53%
on 03/25/26
252.000 -2.69%
on 04/14/26
+10.625 (+4.53%)
since 03/24/26
3-Month
224.225 +9.37%
on 03/09/26
252.000 -2.69%
on 04/14/26
+12.725 (+5.47%)
since 01/23/26
52-Week
195.350 +25.53%
on 04/25/25
252.000 -2.69%
on 04/14/26
+49.025 (+24.99%)
since 04/24/25

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Cattle Post Strength on Friday

Live cattle futures were $1.22 to $1.77 higher at the Friday close, to limit the weekly loss for April to $1.65. Cash trade this week has been centered around $246 across the country, with a few late sales...

LEQ26 : 241.650s (+0.62%)
LEM26 : 245.225s (+0.71%)
LEJ26 : 248.300s (+0.50%)
GFK26 : 360.900s (+0.56%)
GFJ26 : 367.625s (+0.27%)
GFQ26 : 361.775s (+0.67%)
Hogs Fall Back on Friday

Lean hog futures were down 45 cents to $1.55 in most front months on Friday, with June up 85 cents this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.42 on Friday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog...

HEM26 : 101.900s (-1.50%)
HEK26 : 94.300s (-1.41%)
HEN26 : 104.900s (-1.43%)
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Cold Storage

Cold Storage - 2026-04-24

YKN26 : 11,420s (-0.39%)
HEM26 : 101.900s (-1.50%)
GFQ26 : 361.775s (+0.67%)
OJN26 : 162.00s (-3.46%)
BDM26 : 174.0000s (+2.96%)
LEM26 : 245.225s (+0.71%)
Cattle Holding onto Modest Midday Gains

Live cattle futures are showing 32 to 57 cent gains at midday. Cash trade this week has been centered around $246 across the country. The Friday morning Fed Cattle Exchange showed $245-246 bids on the...

LEQ26 : 241.650s (+0.62%)
LEM26 : 245.225s (+0.71%)
LEJ26 : 248.300s (+0.50%)
GFK26 : 360.900s (+0.56%)
GFJ26 : 367.625s (+0.27%)
GFQ26 : 361.775s (+0.67%)
Hogs Falling on Friday

Lean hog futures are falling $1.07 to $1.509 so far on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.60 on Friday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was up another 38 cents on April 22 at $91.43....

HEM26 : 101.900s (-1.50%)
HEK26 : 94.300s (-1.41%)
HEN26 : 104.900s (-1.43%)
Cattle Look to Close Out the Week Following Thursday Bounce

Live cattle futures saw 22 cent to $1.05 gains to close out the Thursday session. Cash trade this week has been centered around $246 across the country. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle Exchange showed...

LEQ26 : 241.650s (+0.62%)
LEM26 : 245.225s (+0.71%)
LEJ26 : 248.300s (+0.50%)
GFK26 : 360.900s (+0.56%)
GFJ26 : 367.625s (+0.27%)
GFQ26 : 361.775s (+0.67%)
Hogs Look to Friday Trade

Lean hog futures rounded out the Thursday trade with contracts 20 to 82 cents higher. Open interest was up 2,602 contracts, suggesting modest new buying. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported...

HEM26 : 101.900s (-1.50%)
HEK26 : 94.300s (-1.41%)
HEN26 : 104.900s (-1.43%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Buy Signal with a Weak Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 249.217
2nd Resistance Point 247.858
1st Resistance Point 246.542
Last Price 245.225s
1st Support Level 243.867
2nd Support Level 242.508
3rd Support Level 241.192

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52-Week High 252.000
Last Price 245.225s
Fibonacci 61.8% 230.360
Fibonacci 50% 223.675
Fibonacci 38.2% 216.990
52-Week Low 195.350

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