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Lean Hogs May '26 (HEK26)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Look to Friday After Thursday Weakness

Lean hog futures were down 25 cents to $1.65 at the Thursday close. Open interest suggested some modest long liquidation, down 3,105 contracts.  USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.64 on Thursday afternoon, down 61 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 12 cents on April 28 at $91.31. 

Export Sales data from USDA showed pork sales for 2026 at 46,288 MT for the week ending on 4/23, a 4-week high. Mexico was the buyer of 26,100 MT, with 8,800 MT sold to China.  Shipments were tallied at a calendar year low of 35,029 MT. The top destination was Mexico at 16,300 MT, with 4,500 MT headed to Japan.

USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Thursday PM report was down 43 cents at $96.76 per cwt. The picnic, ham, and belly were the primals reported higher. USDA estimated the Wednesday federally inspected slaughter at 479,000 head, with the week to date total at 1.94 million head. That is down 13,000 head from the previous week but 5,089 head... 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
05/14/26 (13 days)
Expiration Date
05/14/26 (13 days)

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Lean Hogs May '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May 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
92.750 +0.75%
on 04/17/26
98.875 -5.49%
on 04/06/26
-3.675 (-3.78%)
since 03/30/26
3-Month
92.750 +0.75%
on 04/17/26
103.075 -9.34%
on 02/04/26
-5.475 (-5.53%)
since 01/30/26
52-Week
84.800 +10.20%
on 11/21/25
103.075 -9.34%
on 02/04/26
+5.950 (+6.80%)
since 04/30/25

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Live cattle futures posted mixed trade at the close, with contracts down $1.25 to $1.60 higher in the expiring April contract. Cash trade got kicked off early again this week, starting at $250-252 across...

LEV26 : 243.475s (-0.18%)
LEQ26 : 248.675s (-0.42%)
LEM26 : 254.000s (-0.49%)
GFQ26 : 373.525s (+0.27%)
GFK26 : 372.650s (+0.31%)
GFU26 : 371.975s (+0.28%)
Hogs Look to Friday After Thursday Weakness

Lean hog futures were down 25 cents to $1.65 at the Thursday close. Open interest suggested some modest long liquidation, down 3,105 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.64...

HEM26 : 102.275s (-1.42%)
HEK26 : 93.450s (-1.74%)
HEN26 : 105.050s (-1.15%)
Cattle Closes Mixed on Thursday

Live cattle futures posted mixed trade at the close, with contracts down $1.25 to $1.60 higher in the expiring April contract. Cash trade got kicked off early again this week, starting at $250-252 across...

LEV26 : 243.475s (-0.18%)
LEQ26 : 248.675s (-0.42%)
LEM26 : 254.000s (-0.49%)
GFQ26 : 373.525s (+0.27%)
GFK26 : 372.650s (+0.31%)
GFU26 : 371.975s (+0.28%)
Hogs Face Pressure on Thursday

Lean hog futures were down 25 cents to $1.65 at the Thursday close. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.64 on Thursday afternoon, down 61 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index...

HEM26 : 102.275s (-1.42%)
HEK26 : 93.450s (-1.74%)
HEN26 : 105.050s (-1.15%)
Shootin' the Bull about a lot of volatility

Volatility was exceptional today.  A mixed close as well suggests some spreading taking place.

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Cattle Posting Mixed Thursday Trade

Live cattle futures are trading with April gains of $1.60 and other contracts down 7 to 67 cents. Cash trade got kicked off early again this week, starting at $250-252 across the country and working up...

LEV26 : 243.475s (-0.18%)
LEQ26 : 248.675s (-0.42%)
LEM26 : 254.000s (-0.49%)
GFQ26 : 373.525s (+0.27%)
GFK26 : 372.650s (+0.31%)
GFU26 : 371.975s (+0.28%)
Grilling Season Is Almost Here, and Lean Hog Prices Should Keep Climbing. 1 Trade to Make Here.

July lean hog futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

HEN26 : 105.050s (-1.15%)
LEM26 : 254.000s (-0.49%)
GFQ26 : 373.525s (+0.27%)
Cattle Look to Close Out April Following Midweek Cash Strength

Live cattle futures closed mixed on Wednesday, with front months rallying with cash. April, which expires on Thursday was up $4.20, with other contracts down 25 cents to $1.75 higher. Open interest was...

LEV26 : 243.475s (-0.18%)
LEQ26 : 248.675s (-0.42%)
LEM26 : 254.000s (-0.49%)
GFQ26 : 373.525s (+0.27%)
GFK26 : 372.650s (+0.31%)
GFU26 : 371.975s (+0.28%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 96.150
2nd Resistance Point 95.550
1st Resistance Point 94.500
Last Price 93.450s
1st Support Level 92.850
2nd Support Level 92.250
3rd Support Level 91.200

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52-Week High 103.075
Fibonacci 61.8% 96.094
Fibonacci 50% 93.938
Last Price 93.450s
Fibonacci 38.2% 91.781
52-Week Low 84.800

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