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Live Cattle Jun '26 (LEM26)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Futures Fall on Friday, Ignoring Stronger Cash Trade

Live cattle futures slipped back lower on Friday, falling 82 cents to $1.67, as June was down $4.10 this week. Cash trade has mostly been $256-260 so far this week, with southern action $256-258 and northern trade at $258-260. Feeder cattle futures were down $1.87 to $2.65 at the close, with May up $1.05 on the day. August was down $7.95 this week. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back down $2.54 to $374.83 on May 7.  

Managed money increased their net long position in live cattle futures and options during the week of 5/5 by 5,374 contracts, taking it to 141,965 contracts. In feeder cattle futures and options, specs added back 1,636 contracts to their net long to 18,725 contracts on Tuesday.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Friday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel spread at a $3.38 premium to Choice. Choice boxes were up $1.45 to $388.39, while Select was 59 cents higher at $385.01. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter for the week at 527,00... 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 (30 days)
Expiration Date
06/30/26 (52 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 5, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
100,646 (-611)
189,682 (+1,946)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
165,391 (+7,882)
61,672 (+4,501)
Producers - Long / Short
31,762 (-986)
180,429 (+517)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
68,020 (+566)
8,389 (+1,620)
Managed Money - Long / Short
149,791 (+6,182)
11,773 (-276)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
15,600 (+1,700)
49,899 (+4,777)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
240.925 +3.31%
on 04/23/26
256.625 -3.01%
on 05/01/26
+2.975 (+1.21%)
since 04/08/26
3-Month
224.225 +11.00%
on 03/09/26
256.625 -3.01%
on 05/01/26
+15.050 (+6.44%)
since 02/06/26
52-Week
195.875 +27.07%
on 05/16/25
256.625 -3.01%
on 05/01/26
+48.175 (+24.00%)
since 05/08/25

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Hogs Post Mixed Trade on Friday

Lean hog futures were mixed to close the week, with contracts down 75 cents to 67 cents higher across the board. June was $2.65 lower this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.77...

HEM26 : 98.625s (-0.75%)
HEK26 : 90.875s (-0.68%)
HEN26 : 103.200s (+0.24%)
Cattle Futures Fall on Friday, Ignoring Stronger Cash Trade

Live cattle futures slipped back lower on Friday, falling 82 cents to $1.67, as June was down $4.10 this week. Cash trade has mostly been $256-260 so far this week, with southern action $256-258 and northern...

LEV26 : 238.300s (-0.70%)
LEQ26 : 244.100s (-0.73%)
LEM26 : 248.900s (-0.46%)
GFQ26 : 364.225s (-0.53%)
GFK26 : 367.375s (+0.29%)
GFU26 : 362.225s (-0.67%)
Cattle Futures Weaken While Cash Prices Surge

Futures sink while cash swims

Hogs Trading Mixed on Friday

Lean hog futures are mixed, with contracts up 40 to 60 cents at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Thursday morning due to thin trade, with the 5-day rolling average at $95.11....

HEM26 : 98.625s (-0.75%)
HEK26 : 90.875s (-0.68%)
HEN26 : 103.200s (+0.24%)
Cattle Ignoring Cash Trade and Falling on Friday

Live cattle futures are showing 97 cents to $1.85 losses across most contracts on Fruday. Cash trade has mostly been $256-260 so far this week, with southern action $256-258 and northern trade at $258-260....

LEV26 : 238.300s (-0.70%)
LEQ26 : 244.100s (-0.73%)
LEM26 : 248.900s (-0.46%)
GFQ26 : 364.225s (-0.53%)
GFK26 : 367.375s (+0.29%)
GFU26 : 362.225s (-0.67%)
Cattle Look to Recover on Friday with Cash Strength

Live cattle futures closed the Thursday session with contracts down $2.80 to $3.92 despite a failed midday rally off the lows. Open interest was down 3,036 contracts in Thursday showing longs liquidating....

LEV26 : 238.300s (-0.70%)
LEQ26 : 244.100s (-0.73%)
LEM26 : 248.900s (-0.46%)
GFQ26 : 364.225s (-0.53%)
GFK26 : 367.375s (+0.29%)
GFU26 : 362.225s (-0.67%)
Hogs Look to Round Out the Week

Lean hog futures posted mixed action on Thursday, with front months down 20 to 32 cents and the rest of the board up a nickel to 80 cents. Open interest was down 2,667 contracts on Thursday. The CME Lean...

HEM26 : 98.625s (-0.75%)
HEK26 : 90.875s (-0.68%)
HEN26 : 103.200s (+0.24%)
Cattle Fall Back Late on Thursday Despite Cash Strength

Live cattle futures closed the Thursday session with contracts down $2.80 to $3.92 despite a failed midday rally off the lows. Cash trade has seen action kick off at $256-260 so far through Thursday, with...

LEV26 : 238.300s (-0.70%)
LEQ26 : 244.100s (-0.73%)
LEM26 : 248.900s (-0.46%)
GFQ26 : 364.225s (-0.53%)
GFK26 : 367.375s (+0.29%)
GFU26 : 362.225s (-0.67%)
Hogs Closed Mixed on Thursday

Lean hog futures posted mixed action on Thursday, with front months down 20 to 32 cents and the rest of the board up a nickel to 80 cents. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 9 cents on May 5 at $91.19....

HEM26 : 98.625s (-0.75%)
HEK26 : 90.875s (-0.68%)
HEN26 : 103.200s (+0.24%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 257.208
2nd Resistance Point 255.467
1st Resistance Point 252.183
Last Price 248.900s
1st Support Level 247.158
2nd Support Level 245.417
3rd Support Level 242.133

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52-Week High 256.625
Last Price 248.900s
Fibonacci 61.8% 233.418
Fibonacci 50% 226.250
Fibonacci 38.2% 219.081
52-Week Low 195.875

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