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Live Cattle Dec '25 (LEZ25)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Mixed on Tuesday’s Midday

Live cattle futures are trading with 47 cent gains in the February as other contracts are steady to 20 cents lower.  Cash trade has been quiet so far this week, with last week at $246-249 in the North and some southern trade up to $249. Feeder cattle futures are up 65 cents to $1.15 at midday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down $1.57 to $375.80 on February 20.  The weekly OKC feeder cattle auction sold 5,877 head with feeders steady to $3 lower and lighter weight feeders $10-15 higher, with calves $5 higher on steers and up $25 on heifers.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Tuesday morning report, with the Chc/Sel spread widening to $9.77. Choice boxes were up $6.65 to $375.87, while Select was $1.79 higher to $366.10. USDA estimated Monday’s federally inspected cattle slaughter at 106,000 head. That is 19,000 head above last week and 9,370 head larger than the same week last year. 

Feb 26 Live Cattle  are at $245.450, up $0.475,

Apr 26 Live Cattle  a... 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
12/08/25
Expiration Date
12/31/25 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Dec '25
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Feb 17, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
102,308 (-4,470)
180,661 (+511)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
150,433 (+8,003)
58,698 (+2,024)
Producers - Long / Short
36,418 (-5,238)
174,365 (-28)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
63,788 (+326)
4,194 (+97)
Managed Money - Long / Short
130,442 (+8,498)
15,390 (+85)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
19,991 (-495)
43,308 (+1,939)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
213.150 +8.84%
on 12/01/25
233.700 -0.73%
on 12/31/25
+16.425 (+7.62%)
since 11/28/25
3-Month
204.550 +13.42%
on 11/25/25
248.300 -6.56%
on 10/16/25
-2.775 (-1.18%)
since 09/30/25
52-Week
188.850 +22.85%
on 03/04/25
248.300 -6.56%
on 10/16/25
+42.325 (+22.31%)
since 12/30/24

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Cattle Mixed on Tuesday’s Midday

Live cattle futures are trading with 47 cent gains in the February as other contracts are steady to 20 cents lower. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week, with last week at $246-249 in the North...

LEM26 : 235.550s (+0.04%)
LEJ26 : 239.100s (-0.06%)
LEG26 : 245.025s (+0.02%)
GFJ26 : 362.200s (+0.24%)
GFH26 : 365.100s (+0.22%)
GFK26 : 358.475s (+0.14%)
Hogs Rallying on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are trading with $1.6 to $1.95 gains in the front months. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Tuesday morning, with the 5-day rolling average at $89.33. The CME Lean Hog...

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HEJ26 : 95.800s (+2.24%)
HEM26 : 110.025s (+1.57%)
Hogs Extend Bounce Back on Monday

Lean hog futures managed to close out Monday with gains of a tick to 50 cents. Open interest suggests new longs coming back in, up 3,655 contracts on the higher price movement. USDA’s national base hog...

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HEJ26 : 95.800s (+2.24%)
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Cattle Look to Tuesday After Weaker Monday

Live cattle futures saw Monday losses of $1.60 to $2.75 across the front months on Monday. Open interest was up 923 contracts on Monday. Cash trade was limited, with some $246-249 in the North and some...

LEM26 : 235.550s (+0.04%)
LEJ26 : 239.100s (-0.06%)
LEG26 : 245.025s (+0.02%)
GFJ26 : 362.200s (+0.24%)
GFH26 : 365.100s (+0.22%)
GFK26 : 358.475s (+0.14%)
Cattle Fall Back on Monday

Live cattle futures saw Monday losses of $1.60 to $2.75 across the front months on Monday. Cash trade was limited, with some $246-249 in the North and some southern trade up to $249. Feeder cattle futures...

LEM26 : 235.550s (+0.04%)
LEJ26 : 239.100s (-0.06%)
LEG26 : 245.025s (+0.02%)
GFJ26 : 362.200s (+0.24%)
GFH26 : 365.100s (+0.22%)
GFK26 : 358.475s (+0.14%)
Hogs Push Higher on Monday

Lean hog futures managed to close out Monday with gains of a tick to 50 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.28 on Monday afternoon, up $2.32 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog...

HEK26 : 100.500s (+1.88%)
HEJ26 : 95.800s (+2.24%)
HEM26 : 110.025s (+1.57%)
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Cattle Falling on Monday

Live cattle futures are trading with Monday midday losses of $1.92 to $2.95. Cash trade was limited, with some $246-248 in the North and some southern trade up to $249. Feeder cattle futures are down $3.65...

LEM26 : 235.550s (+0.04%)
LEJ26 : 239.100s (-0.06%)
LEG26 : 245.025s (+0.02%)
GFJ26 : 362.200s (+0.24%)
GFH26 : 365.100s (+0.22%)
GFK26 : 358.475s (+0.14%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 235.767
2nd Resistance Point 234.733
1st Resistance Point 233.367
Last Price 232.000s
1st Support Level 230.967
2nd Support Level 229.933
3rd Support Level 228.567

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52-Week High 248.300
Last Price 232.000s
Fibonacci 61.8% 225.590
Fibonacci 50% 218.575
Fibonacci 38.2% 211.560
52-Week Low 188.850

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