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Lean Hogs Aug '25 (HEQ25)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Back to Higher Trade on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are 75 to 85 cents higher in the front months on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Tuesday mornind due to packer submission issues. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 27 cents on May 1 at $91.03. 

Monthly trade data from Census converted to a carcass basis showed pork exports at 678.14 million lbs. That was the 3rd largest on record for March and up 18.1% from February.

USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Tuesday AM report was down 89 cents at $98.25 per cwt. The loin and butt primals were the only reported lower. USDA estimated federally inspected hog slaughter for Monday at 490,000 head. That is up 6,000 head from the previous week and 9,118 head above the same week last year.

May 26 Hogs  are at $92.375, up $0.750,

Jun 26 Hogs  are at $100.550, up $0.800

Jul 26 Hogs are at $102.675, up $0.850,

On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or ind... 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
08/14/25
Expiration Date
08/15/25 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 28, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
120,446 (+5,127)
132,621 (-2,450)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
93,304 (-5,586)
77,132 (+2,463)
Producers - Long / Short
42,067 (+4,854)
120,122 (-2,898)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
76,588 (+134)
10,708 (+309)
Managed Money - Long / Short
79,601 (-5,268)
33,499 (+3,506)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
13,703 (-318)
43,633 (-1,043)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
104.275 +5.15%
on 07/16/25
110.025 -0.34%
on 08/12/25
+5.725 (+5.51%)
since 07/15/25
3-Month
100.450 +9.16%
on 05/27/25
113.375 -3.29%
on 06/17/25
+6.300 (+6.10%)
since 05/15/25
52-Week
86.000 +27.50%
on 04/09/25
113.375 -3.29%
on 06/17/25
+21.125 (+23.86%)
since 08/15/24

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Hogs Back to Higher Trade on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are 75 to 85 cents higher in the front months on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Tuesday mornind due to packer submission issues. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

HEM26 : 101.425s (+1.68%)
HEK26 : 92.800s (+1.28%)
HEN26 : 103.525s (+1.67%)
Cattle Trading with Tuesday Midday Gains

Live cattle futures are trading 92 cents to $2.27 higher so far on Tuesday. Cash trade from last week finished out near $256-257. It has been quiet so far this week. Feeder cattle futures are $4 to $5...

LEV26 : 243.225s (+1.15%)
LEQ26 : 248.350s (+0.88%)
LEM26 : 253.225s (+0.59%)
GFQ26 : 372.300s (+1.55%)
GFK26 : 371.825s (+1.43%)
GFU26 : 370.375s (+1.53%)
Cattle Shift Focus to Tuesday After Monday Losses

Live cattle futures settled with $1.25 to $2 losses across most contracts on Monday. Open interest saw modest new selling, up 1,266 contracts. Cash trade from last week started at $250-252 across the country...

LEV26 : 243.225s (+1.15%)
LEQ26 : 248.350s (+0.88%)
LEM26 : 253.225s (+0.59%)
GFQ26 : 372.300s (+1.55%)
GFK26 : 371.825s (+1.43%)
GFU26 : 370.375s (+1.53%)
Hogs Look to Tuesday after Starting the Week on a Softer Note

Lean hog futures posted losses of 32 cents to $1.55 at the Monday close. Open interest suggested a rotation of ownership, up 267 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.44 on Monday...

HEM26 : 101.425s (+1.68%)
HEK26 : 92.800s (+1.28%)
HEN26 : 103.525s (+1.67%)
Cattle Pull Off Lows, Still Fall on Monday

Live cattle futures settled with $1.25 to $2 losses across most contracts on Monday. Cash trade from last week started at $250-252 across the country and worked up to $256-257. Feeder cattle futures were...

LEV26 : 243.225s (+1.15%)
LEQ26 : 248.350s (+0.88%)
LEM26 : 253.225s (+0.59%)
GFQ26 : 372.300s (+1.55%)
GFK26 : 371.825s (+1.43%)
GFU26 : 370.375s (+1.53%)
Hogs Face Continued Weakness on Monday

Lean hog futures posted losses of 32 cents to $1.55 at the Monday close. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.44 on Monday afternoon, up $1.90 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index...

HEM26 : 101.425s (+1.68%)
HEK26 : 92.800s (+1.28%)
HEN26 : 103.525s (+1.67%)
Hogs Breakdown

Weaker cash and potential disease worries hinder hogs

Shootin' the Bull about restructuring production and processing

The industry appears to be going through some painful restructuring of production and processing capacity at the top end of the known price range.

Cattle Falling on Monday

Live cattle futures are kicking off Monday with losses of $2.47 to $3.12. Cash trade from last week started at $250-252 across the country and worked up to $256-257. Feeder cattle futures are falling $6.07...

LEV26 : 243.225s (+1.15%)
LEQ26 : 248.350s (+0.88%)
LEM26 : 253.225s (+0.59%)
GFQ26 : 372.300s (+1.55%)
GFK26 : 371.825s (+1.43%)
GFU26 : 370.375s (+1.53%)
Hogs Look to Monday Trade

Lean hog futures are trading with contracts 97 cents to $1.50 lower at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down...

HEM26 : 101.425s (+1.68%)
HEK26 : 92.800s (+1.28%)
HEN26 : 103.525s (+1.67%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 109.650
2nd Resistance Point 109.650
1st Resistance Point 109.650
Last Price 109.650s
1st Support Level 109.650
2nd Support Level 109.650
3rd Support Level 109.650

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52-Week High 113.375
Last Price 109.650s
Fibonacci 61.8% 102.918
Fibonacci 50% 99.688
Fibonacci 38.2% 96.457
52-Week Low 86.000

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