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Feeder Cattle Jan '26 (GFF26)

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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Rallies Back on Tuesday

Live cattle futures posted gains of $1.47 to $2.92 across the board on Tuesday. Cash trade from last week finished out near $256-257. It has been quiet so far this week, with a few light sales of $400 in NE. Feeder cattle futures were $4.25 to $5.70 higher in bounce back Turnaround Tuesday action. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back down 21 cents to $375.33 on May 4. The weekly OKC feeder cattle auction saw 6,402 head sold, with feeders steady to $4 higher on the steers and heifers steady to $2 lower. Calves were up $5 to $10 head.

The Tuesday APHIS update on the New World Screwworm showed a total of 1,674 active cases of in Mexico as of Monday. There were 126 active cases in the bordering state of Tamaulipas (3 within a range of 96-97 miles of the US border), 21 active in Nuevo Leon (6 within a range of 80-97 miles of the US border), and 4 in Coahuila.

Census data converted to a carcass basis showed beef exports at 207.25 million pounds in March, a 10-year low for the... 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
01/29/26
Expiration Date
01/29/26 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 28, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
15,265 (+653)
15,931 (-1,011)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
29,705 (-1,430)
22,467 (+16)
Producers - Long / Short
7,790 (+483)
13,662 (-207)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
6,227 (+1,043)
1,021 (+69)
Managed Money - Long / Short
26,033 (-1,156)
7,425 (+584)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
3,672 (-274)
15,042 (-568)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
349.225 +6.15%
on 12/31/25
370.690 unch
on 01/30/26
+21.140 (+6.05%)
since 12/30/25
3-Month
299.525 +23.76%
on 11/25/25
370.690 unch
on 01/30/26
+36.465 (+10.91%)
since 10/30/25
52-Week
256.000 +44.80%
on 02/11/25
380.200 -2.50%
on 10/16/25
+107.990 (+41.11%)
since 01/30/25

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Lean hog futures posted 65 cent to $1.80 gains on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Tuesday afternoon due to packer submission issues. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 27...

HEM26 : 101.425s (+1.68%)
HEK26 : 92.800s (+1.28%)
HEN26 : 103.525s (+1.67%)
Cattle Rallies Back on Tuesday

Live cattle futures posted gains of $1.47 to $2.92 across the board on Tuesday. Cash trade from last week finished out near $256-257. It has been quiet so far this week, with a few light sales of $400...

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%)
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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%)
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 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 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%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Relative Strength just crossed above 70%. The market has entered overbought territory.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 370.690
2nd Resistance Point 370.690
1st Resistance Point 370.690
Last Price 370.690s
1st Support Level 370.690
2nd Support Level 370.690
3rd Support Level 370.690

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52-Week High 380.200
Last Price 370.690s
Fibonacci 61.8% 332.756
Fibonacci 50% 318.100
Fibonacci 38.2% 303.444
52-Week Low 256.000

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