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Lean Hogs Apr '26 (HEJ26)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Look to Thursday Trade

Lean hog futures were weaker on Wednesday, with losses of 87 cent to $1.40. Open interest saw some longs liquidating, down 2,146 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.89 on Wednesday afternoon, up 12 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was another dime higher on March 5 at $90.97.

USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Wednesday PM report was down 69 cents at $98.41 per cwt. The ham primal was the only reported higher. USDA estimated Wednesday’s federally inspected hog slaughter at 496,000 head, taking the weekly total to 1.476 million head. That is 23,000 head above last week and 13,613 head above the same week last year.

Apr 26 Hogs  closed at $95.200, down $0.875,

May 26 Hogs  closed at $100.050, down $1.300

Jun 26 Hogs  closed at $109.250, down $1.400,

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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
04/15/26 (34 days)
Expiration Date
04/15/26 (34 days)

Seasonal Chart

Lean Hogs Apr '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Apr 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
91.125 +4.09%
on 02/13/26
97.300 -2.52%
on 03/04/26
+3.025 (+3.29%)
since 02/12/26
3-Month
87.625 +8.25%
on 12/17/25
99.800 -4.96%
on 02/04/26
+5.325 (+5.95%)
since 12/12/25
52-Week
75.325 +25.92%
on 04/09/25
99.800 -4.96%
on 02/04/26
+11.025 (+13.15%)
since 03/12/25

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GFJ26 : 341.850 (-0.42%)
LEJ26 : 230.400 (+0.11%)
Hogs Look to Thursday Trade

Lean hog futures were weaker on Wednesday, with losses of 87 cent to $1.40. Open interest saw some longs liquidating, down 2,146 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.89 on Wednesday...

HEK26 : 99.225 (-0.82%)
HEJ26 : 94.825 (-0.39%)
HEM26 : 108.150 (-1.01%)
Cattle Look to Thursday After Wednesday Weakness

Live cattle futures faced losses of $2.00 to $2.25 in the front months on Wednesday. Open interest was down 1,803 contracts. Cash trade has yet to see much action this week, but got started off with $372...

LEQ26 : 226.500 (+0.14%)
LEM26 : 228.425 (+0.15%)
LEJ26 : 230.400 (+0.11%)
GFJ26 : 341.850 (-0.42%)
GFH26 : 347.625 (-0.32%)
GFK26 : 338.700 (-0.33%)
Lean Hogs Weak on Wednesday

Lean hog futures were weaker on Wednesday, with losses of 87 cent to $1.40. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.89 on Wednesday afternoon, up 12 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean...

HEK26 : 99.225 (-0.82%)
HEJ26 : 94.825 (-0.39%)
HEM26 : 108.150 (-1.01%)
Cattle Fall Back on Wednesday

Live cattle futures faced losses of $2.00 to $2.25 in the front months on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to see much action this week, but got started off with $372 dressed reported as well as a few light...

LEQ26 : 226.500 (+0.14%)
LEM26 : 228.425 (+0.15%)
LEJ26 : 230.400 (+0.11%)
GFJ26 : 341.850 (-0.42%)
GFH26 : 347.625 (-0.32%)
GFK26 : 338.700 (-0.33%)
Shootin' the Bull about input costs and not knowing what to expect next

Energy, feed, and the price of money have all increased significantly in a very short period of time, unexpectedly, and may or may not recede anytime soon.

Cattle Facing Pressure on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are facing losses of $2.00 to $2.10 in the front months on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to see much action this week, with $372 dressed reported as well as a few light sales of $235....

LEQ26 : 226.500 (+0.14%)
LEM26 : 228.425 (+0.15%)
LEJ26 : 230.400 (+0.11%)
GFJ26 : 341.850 (-0.42%)
GFH26 : 347.625 (-0.32%)
GFK26 : 338.700 (-0.33%)
Hogs Falling on Wednesday

Lean hog futures are trading with 92 cent to $1.80 losses in the front months on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.05 on Wednesday morning, up 37 cents from the day prior....

HEK26 : 99.225 (-0.82%)
HEJ26 : 94.825 (-0.39%)
HEM26 : 108.150 (-1.01%)
The cattle charts are starting to get that Swiss cheese look, with gaps above and below the market.

Cattle markets have seen a choppier trade over the last week, right instep with the outside markets. With that said, there were some caution signs popping up with yesterday’s price action.

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 : 99.225 (-0.82%)
HEJ26 : 94.825 (-0.39%)
HEM26 : 108.150 (-1.01%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 97.208
2nd Resistance Point 96.767
1st Resistance Point 95.983
Last Price 94.775
1st Support Level 94.758
2nd Support Level 94.317
3rd Support Level 93.533

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52-Week High 99.800
Last Price 94.775
Fibonacci 61.8% 90.451
Fibonacci 50% 87.563
Fibonacci 38.2% 84.674
52-Week Low 75.325

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