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Lean Hogs Aug '26 (HEQ26)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Look to Wednesday After Tuesday Rally

Lean hog futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts 75 cents to $1.25 higher. Open interest was up 2,208 contracts on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.77 on Tuesday afternoon, up 82 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was another 13 cents higher on March 5 at $90.87.

USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Tuesday AM report was down $2.22 at $99.10 per cwt. The rib primal was the only reported higher. USDA estimated Tuesday’s federally inspected hog slaughter at 495,000 head, taking the weekly total to 980,000 head. That is 21,000 head above last week and 6,039 head above the same week last year.

Apr 26 Hogs  closed at $96.075, up $1.250,

May 26 Hogs  closed at $101.350, up $0.975

Jun 26 Hogs  closed at $110.650, up $0.750,

On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All informa... 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
08/14/26 (156 days)
Expiration Date
08/14/26 (156 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 3, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
111,253 (-4,109)
176,553 (+2,199)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
152,501 (+9,235)
77,531 (+3,183)
Producers - Long / Short
25,407 (-410)
161,301 (+988)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
81,974 (-4,429)
11,380 (+481)
Managed Money - Long / Short
133,932 (+7,980)
16,331 (+1,512)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
18,569 (+1,255)
61,200 (+1,671)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
105.200 +6.39%
on 02/13/26
112.150 -0.20%
on 03/10/26
+2.450 (+2.24%)
since 02/10/26
3-Month
99.925 +12.01%
on 12/11/25
112.150 -0.20%
on 03/10/26
+11.675 (+11.65%)
since 12/10/25

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Hogs Look to Wednesday After Tuesday Rally

Lean hog futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts 75 cents to $1.25 higher. Open interest was up 2,208 contracts on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.77 on Tuesday...

HEK26 : 101.350s (+0.97%)
HEJ26 : 96.075s (+1.32%)
HEM26 : 110.650s (+0.68%)
Cattle Look to Wednesday Trade

Live cattle futures were back up $2.20 to $2.80 on the Tuesday close. Open interest was down 680 contracts on Tuesday. Cash trade has yet to see much action this week, with $372 dressed reported, down...

LEQ26 : 228.350s (+1.23%)
LEM26 : 230.200s (+1.22%)
LEJ26 : 232.375s (+0.97%)
GFJ26 : 349.675s (+0.90%)
GFH26 : 353.350s (+0.77%)
GFK26 : 346.400s (+1.03%)
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Cattle Bounces on Turnaround Tuesday

Live cattle futures were back up $2.20 to $2.80 on the Tuesday close. Cash trade has yet to see much action this week, with $372 dressed reported, down from $380 last week and $240 live. Feeder cattle...

LEQ26 : 228.350s (+1.23%)
LEM26 : 230.200s (+1.22%)
LEJ26 : 232.375s (+0.97%)
GFJ26 : 349.675s (+0.90%)
GFH26 : 353.350s (+0.77%)
GFK26 : 346.400s (+1.03%)
Hogs Rally Higher on Tuesday

Lean hog futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts 75 cents to $1.25 higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.77 on Tuesday afternoon, up 82 cents from the day prior. The CME...

HEK26 : 101.350s (+0.97%)
HEJ26 : 96.075s (+1.32%)
HEM26 : 110.650s (+0.68%)
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KGK26 : 0.6530s (+1.05%)
ZSK26 : 1222-4 (+1.73%)
KIH26 : 310.00 (unch)
XBM26 : 207.00 (+1.97%)
KOK26 : 4,499s (+1.60%)
SWK26 : 418.50 (+0.02%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.7464 (-0.04%)
ZOK26 : 352-0 (-0.78%)
BJJ26 : 1.5860 (-0.38%)
ZMK26 : 314.8 (+0.10%)
MLK26 : 208.00 (+1.96%)
ZCK26 : 459-2 (+1.55%)
Cattle Posting Turnaround Tuesday Gains

Live cattle futures are showing $2.30 to $2.60 gains in the front months on Tuesday, as the equities claw back some gains. Cash trade has yet to see much action this week as last week settled in at $240...

LEQ26 : 228.350s (+1.23%)
LEM26 : 230.200s (+1.22%)
LEJ26 : 232.375s (+0.97%)
GFJ26 : 349.675s (+0.90%)
GFH26 : 353.350s (+0.77%)
GFK26 : 346.400s (+1.03%)
Hogs Higher at Tuesday’s Midday

Lean hog futures are showing 50 cent to $1.22 gains at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.68 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was another 13 cents higher on March 5...

HEK26 : 101.350s (+0.97%)
HEJ26 : 96.075s (+1.32%)
HEM26 : 110.650s (+0.68%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 113.000
2nd Resistance Point 112.575
1st Resistance Point 112.250
Last Price 111.925s
1st Support Level 111.500
2nd Support Level 111.075
3rd Support Level 110.750

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52-Week High 112.150
Last Price 111.925s
Fibonacci 61.8% 103.889
Fibonacci 50% 101.338
Fibonacci 38.2% 98.786
52-Week Low 90.525

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