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Feeder Cattle Apr '26 (GFJ26)

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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Rally into the Tuesday Close

Live cattle futures posted gains of a dime to $1.20 across the board on Tuesday. Cash trade has been limited so far this week after $260-265 sales last week. Feeder cattle futures were in rally mode on Tuesday, up $4.35 to $4.80 at the close, with front month May up 77 cents. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down $2.46 to $367.63 on May 15. 

The Tuesday APHIS update on the New World Screwworm showed a total of 1,889 active cases of in Mexico as of Monday. There were 156 active cases in the bordering state of Tamaulipas (7 within a range of 82-96 miles of the US border), 48 active in Nuevo Leon (14 within a range of 57-99 miles of the US border), and 15 in Coahuila (1 within 72 miles of the US border).

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Tuesday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel spread at $2.17. Choice boxes were up $3.61 to $395.75, while Select was $3.35 higher at $393.58. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter for Tuesday at 110,000 head, with t... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Feeder Cattle
Contract Size
50,000 pounds
Tick Size
0.00025 per pound ($12.50 per contract)
Trading Hours
8:30a.m. - 1:05p.m. (Settles 1:00p.m.) CST
Exchange
CME
Point Value
$500
Margin/Maintenance
$6,600/6,000
First Notice Date
04/30/26
Expiration Date
04/30/26 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Feeder Cattle Apr '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Apr Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 12, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
13,447 (-319)
14,300 (-1,784)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
29,821 (-2,465)
23,818 (+990)
Producers - Long / Short
6,924 (-69)
12,044 (-1,537)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
5,570 (-52)
1,303 (-49)
Managed Money - Long / Short
27,187 (-1,936)
9,278 (+676)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
2,634 (-529)
14,540 (+314)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
364.750 +2.54%
on 04/21/26
378.500 -1.18%
on 04/14/26
+3.280 (+0.88%)
since 04/01/26
3-Month
339.800 +10.07%
on 03/12/26
378.500 -1.18%
on 04/14/26
+15.755 (+4.40%)
since 01/30/26
52-Week
280.250 +33.46%
on 05/02/25
378.500 -1.18%
on 04/14/26
+93.530 (+33.34%)
since 05/01/25

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Cattle Rally into the Tuesday Close

Live cattle futures posted gains of a dime to $1.20 across the board on Tuesday. Cash trade has been limited so far this week after $260-265 sales last week. Feeder cattle futures were in rally mode on...

LEV26 : 239.300s (+0.15%)
LEQ26 : 247.250s (+0.04%)
LEM26 : 254.550s (+0.46%)
GFQ26 : 363.650s (+1.34%)
GFK26 : 369.575s (+0.21%)
GFU26 : 361.000s (+1.35%)
Hogs Fall Lower on Tuesday

Lean hog futures saw 25 cent to $1.12 losses across the board on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.87 on Tuesday afternoon, down a penny from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog...

HEN26 : 102.150s (-0.58%)
HEM26 : 97.925s (-0.61%)
HEQ26 : 102.100s (-1.09%)
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain

Cattle Approaching Contract Highs - Feeders Up Almost 5-Bucks - Beans Ready to Break?

Shootin' the Bull about an odd day

Kind of an odd day of trading where cattle feeders just took it on the chin if placing cattle today.

Cattle Posting Tuesday Gains at Midday

Live cattle futures are trading with 65 cent to $1.65 gains at midday. Open interest suggested a rotation of ownership, up just 1,427 contracts. Cash trade was mostly $260-265 in the South last week, with...

LEV26 : 239.300s (+0.15%)
LEQ26 : 247.250s (+0.04%)
LEM26 : 254.550s (+0.46%)
GFQ26 : 363.650s (+1.34%)
GFK26 : 369.575s (+0.21%)
GFU26 : 361.000s (+1.35%)
Hogs Slipping Lower on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are posting 30 to 70 cent losses in the front months at Tuesday’s midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.35 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was back...

HEN26 : 102.150s (-0.58%)
HEM26 : 97.925s (-0.61%)
HEQ26 : 102.100s (-1.09%)
Cattle Look to Tuesday After Monday Weakness

Live cattle futures ended the Monday session with contracts down 52 cents to $1.15. Open interest suggested a rotation of ownership, up just 1,427 contracts. Cash trade was mostly $260-265 in the South...

LEV26 : 239.300s (+0.15%)
LEQ26 : 247.250s (+0.04%)
LEM26 : 254.550s (+0.46%)
GFQ26 : 363.650s (+1.34%)
GFK26 : 369.575s (+0.21%)
GFU26 : 361.000s (+1.35%)
Hogs Look to Tuesday Trade

Lean hog futures were down 22 to 95 cents across the board on Monday. Open interest was up 1,647 contracts on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.88 on Monday afternoon, up $3.36...

HEN26 : 102.150s (-0.58%)
HEM26 : 97.925s (-0.61%)
HEQ26 : 102.100s (-1.09%)
Hogs Face Monday Weakness

Lean hog futures were down 22 to 95 cents across the board on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.88 on Monday afternoon, up $3.36 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

HEN26 : 102.150s (-0.58%)
HEM26 : 97.925s (-0.61%)
HEQ26 : 102.100s (-1.09%)
Cattle Fall Back on Monday

Live cattle futures ended the Monday session with contracts down 52 cents to $1.15. Cash trade was mostly $260-265 in the South last week, with northern trade at $408-415 dressed and up to $265 live. Feeder...

LEV26 : 239.300s (+0.15%)
LEQ26 : 247.250s (+0.04%)
LEM26 : 254.550s (+0.46%)
GFQ26 : 363.650s (+1.34%)
GFK26 : 369.575s (+0.21%)
GFU26 : 361.000s (+1.35%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 374.030
2nd Resistance Point 374.030
1st Resistance Point 374.030
Last Price 374.030s
1st Support Level 374.030
2nd Support Level 374.030
3rd Support Level 374.030

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52-Week High 378.500
Last Price 374.030s
Fibonacci 61.8% 340.968
Fibonacci 50% 329.375
Fibonacci 38.2% 317.781
52-Week Low 280.250

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