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Lean Hogs Apr '25 (HEJ25)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Extend Losses into the Weekend

Lean hog futures closed Friday with most contracts down 50 to 75 cents, as expiring February was up 20 cents. April fell $6.67 this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $85.22 on Friday afternoon, down $1.73 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 37 cents higher on Feb 11 at $86.89. The markets will be closed on Monday for President’s Day.

CFTC data as of Tuesday pegged managed money net long 133,281 contracts, a 4,424 contract increase in the week.

USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Friday PM report was 49 cents lower at $95.16 per cwt. The ham was the only primal reported higher. USDA estimated federally inspected hog slaughter for this week at 2.497 million head. That was 88,000 head below last week and 24,237 head shy of the same week last year.

Feb 26 Hogs  closed at $86.950, up $0.200,

Apr 26 Hogs  closed at $91.275, down $0.550

May 26 Hogs  closed at $95.300, down $0.750,

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Contract Specifications

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Contract
Lean Hogs
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
$1,870/1,700
First Notice Date
04/01/25
Expiration Date
04/14/25 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Lean Hogs Apr '25
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Apr Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Feb 10, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
118,169 (+4,661)
192,384 (+8,302)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
163,913 (+2,081)
81,018 (-1,445)
Producers - Long / Short
34,048 (+2,545)
176,595 (+6,479)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
80,778 (+1,376)
12,446 (+1,083)
Managed Money - Long / Short
143,099 (+4,957)
14,636 (-110)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
20,814 (-2,876)
66,382 (-1,335)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
85.225 +0.29%
on 03/20/25
88.600 -3.53%
on 03/17/25
-1.150 (-1.33%)
since 03/14/25
3-Month
80.725 +5.88%
on 03/04/25
94.750 -9.79%
on 02/12/25
-5.025 (-5.55%)
since 01/14/25
52-Week
72.650 +17.65%
on 08/13/24
94.750 -9.79%
on 02/12/25
+1.675 (+2.00%)
since 04/12/24

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LEM26 : 236.150s (-0.04%)
LEJ26 : 240.625s (-0.01%)
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GFJ26 : 363.450s (-0.05%)
GFH26 : 366.150s (+0.12%)
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Hogs Extend Losses into the Weekend

Lean hog futures closed Friday with most contracts down 50 to 75 cents, as expiring February was up 20 cents. April fell $6.67 this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $85.22 on Friday...

HEJ26 : 91.275s (-0.60%)
HEG26 : 86.950s (+0.23%)
HEK26 : 95.300s (-0.78%)
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Shootin' the Bull about money

A common thread this week has been money. How much is needed, and how much more will be needed, continues to be discussed amongst producers and lenders.

Hogs Mixed at Midday

Lean hog futures are up 20 cents in the expiring February, with other contracts 40 to 65 cents. Feb expires today. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Friday morning due to light volume....

HEJ26 : 91.275s (-0.60%)
HEG26 : 86.950s (+0.23%)
HEK26 : 95.300s (-0.78%)
Cattle Trading Mixed on Friday

Live cattle futures are trading with 47 cent gains in nearby February, with other contracts slightly lower. Cash trade remains quiet so far this week. There are a few bids of 238 in the North this morning....

LEM26 : 236.150s (-0.04%)
LEJ26 : 240.625s (-0.01%)
LEG26 : 243.075s (+0.24%)
GFJ26 : 363.450s (-0.05%)
GFH26 : 366.150s (+0.12%)
GFK26 : 359.425s (-0.13%)
Cattle Look to Friday Following Thursday Weakness

Live cattle futures rounded out the Thursday session with contracts up 15 cents in nearby February and down 30 to 50 cents in other contracts. Cash trade remains quiet so far this week. The Thursday Fed...

LEM26 : 236.150s (-0.04%)
LEJ26 : 240.625s (-0.01%)
LEG26 : 243.075s (+0.24%)
GFJ26 : 363.450s (-0.05%)
GFH26 : 366.150s (+0.12%)
GFK26 : 359.425s (-0.13%)
Hog Look to Round Out Week of Losses

Lean hog futures ended Thursday with contracts down $1.75 to $2.02, as soon to expire February was down 15 cents. Feb expires on Friday. Longs continue to exit, with open interest dropping 6,666 contracts....

HEJ26 : 91.275s (-0.60%)
HEG26 : 86.950s (+0.23%)
HEK26 : 95.300s (-0.78%)
Cattle Slip Back on Thursday

Live cattle futures rounded out the Thursday session with contracts up 15 cents in nearby February and down 30 to 50 cents in other contracts. Cash trade remains quiet so far this week. The Thursday Fed...

LEM26 : 236.150s (-0.04%)
LEJ26 : 240.625s (-0.01%)
LEG26 : 243.075s (+0.24%)
GFJ26 : 363.450s (-0.05%)
GFH26 : 366.150s (+0.12%)
GFK26 : 359.425s (-0.13%)
Hog Losses Continue on Thursday

Lean hog futures ended Thursday with contracts down $1.75 to $2.02, as soon to expire February was down 15 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $86.95 on Thursday afternoon, down $1.22...

HEJ26 : 91.275s (-0.60%)
HEG26 : 86.950s (+0.23%)
HEK26 : 95.300s (-0.78%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 85.783
2nd Resistance Point 85.692
1st Resistance Point 85.583
Last Price 85.475s
1st Support Level 85.383
2nd Support Level 85.292
3rd Support Level 85.183

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52-Week High 94.750
Fibonacci 61.8% 86.308
Last Price 85.475s
Fibonacci 50% 83.700
Fibonacci 38.2% 81.092
52-Week Low 72.650

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