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Lean Hogs Apr '26 (HEJ26)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

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 Index was up another 38 cents on April 22 at $91.43. 

Cold Storage data from Friday showed March 31 pork stocks at 411.28 million lbs, which was a 0.44% increase from a year ago and 2.09% above last year.

Commitment of Traders data showed managed money in lean hog futures and options slashing another 22,296 contracts from their net long as of April 21, taking it to 65,591 contracts.

USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Friday PM report was back up $1.79 at $99.61 per cwt. The rib and ham primals were the only reported lower. USDA estimated this week’s federally inspected slaughter at 2.469 million head. That is down 17,000 head from the previous week but 53,057 head above the same week last year.

May 26 Hogs  closed at $94.300, down $1.350,

Jun 26 Ho... Read more

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
04/15/26
Expiration Date
04/15/26 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Lean Hogs Apr '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Apr Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 21, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
115,319 (-2,077)
135,071 (-13,582)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
98,890 (-18,091)
74,669 (-4,260)
Producers - Long / Short
37,213 (-978)
123,020 (-10,773)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
76,454 (-500)
10,399 (-2,210)
Managed Money - Long / Short
84,869 (-18,958)
29,993 (+4,197)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
14,021 (+867)
44,676 (-8,457)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
90.125 +0.64%
on 04/08/26
94.200 -3.72%
on 03/17/26
-2.800 (-2.99%)
since 03/16/26
3-Month
90.125 +0.64%
on 04/08/26
99.800 -9.12%
on 02/04/26
-4.500 (-4.73%)
since 01/16/26
52-Week
81.025 +11.94%
on 04/17/25
99.800 -9.12%
on 02/04/26
+9.850 (+12.18%)
since 04/16/25

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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%)
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%)
Cattle Markets Rebound

Cattle Closes Higher ending week on a positive note

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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%)
Hogs Extend Rebound on Thursday

Lean hog futures rounded out the Thursday trade with contracts 20 to 82 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Thursday afternoon due to thinner volume. The CME Lean Hog Index...

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

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 90.700
2nd Resistance Point 90.700
1st Resistance Point 90.700
Last Price 90.660s
1st Support Level 90.700
2nd Support Level 90.700
3rd Support Level 90.700

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52-Week High 99.800
Fibonacci 61.8% 92.628
Last Price 90.660s
Fibonacci 50% 90.413
Fibonacci 38.2% 88.197
52-Week Low 81.025

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