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Lean Hogs May '26 (HEK26)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Close Mixed on Friday

Lean hog futures saw mixed trade on Friday, with contracts 7 cents higher to 42 cents lower. February was up 12 cents this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $85.39 on Friday afternoon, down $1.19 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 32 cents higher on Feb 4 at $86.38.

CFTC data showed managed money adding a total of 15,051 contracts to the net long position in lean hog futures and options in the week of Tuesday, taking the total to 128,857 contracts.

USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from Friday afternoon report was $1.50 lower to $93.77 per cwt. The butt led the way lower, down $8.65, with the ham the only primal heading higher. USDA estimated federally inspected hog slaughter for this week at 2.593 million head. That was 92,000 head above last week and 72,094 head below the same week last year.

Feb 26 Hogs  closed at $87.375, up $0.075,

Apr 26 Hogs  closed at $97.950, down $0.425

May 26 Hogs  closed at $101.275, down $0.225... 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 (96 days)
Expiration Date
05/14/26 (96 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Feb 3, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
113,508 (+141)
184,082 (+13,091)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
161,832 (+11,971)
82,463 (-1,462)
Producers - Long / Short
31,503 (+1,941)
170,116 (+12,367)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
79,402 (-1,518)
11,363 (+1,006)
Managed Money - Long / Short
138,142 (+12,064)
14,746 (-1,795)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
23,690 (-93)
67,717 (+333)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
94.500 +7.17%
on 01/12/26
103.075 -1.75%
on 02/04/26
+5.650 (+5.91%)
since 01/06/26
3-Month
84.800 +19.43%
on 11/21/25
103.075 -1.75%
on 02/04/26
+13.900 (+15.91%)
since 11/06/25
52-Week
80.575 +25.69%
on 04/09/25
103.075 -1.75%
on 02/04/26
+14.725 (+17.01%)
since 02/06/25

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Lean hog futures saw mixed trade on Friday, with contracts 7 cents higher to 42 cents lower. February was up 12 cents this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $85.39 on Friday afternoon,...

HEJ26 : 97.950s (-0.43%)
HEG26 : 87.375s (+0.09%)
HEK26 : 101.275s (-0.22%)
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Live cattle saw Friday gains of $1.50 to $2.50, with February up $1.90 this week. The Friday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed $242-243 sales on 761 of the 1,602 head offered. Cash trade picked...

LEM26 : 233.850s (+0.71%)
LEJ26 : 237.250s (+0.70%)
LEG26 : 237.750s (+1.06%)
GFJ26 : 362.800s (+0.64%)
GFH26 : 367.425s (+0.92%)
GFK26 : 357.125s (+0.26%)
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Cattle Rallying Back on Friday with Cash Strength

Live cattle are trading with $4 to $5.25 gains so far on Friday. The Friday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed $242-243 sales on 761 of the 1,602 head offered. Cash trade has picked up to $240-241...

LEM26 : 233.850s (+0.71%)
LEJ26 : 237.250s (+0.70%)
LEG26 : 237.750s (+1.06%)
GFJ26 : 362.800s (+0.64%)
GFH26 : 367.425s (+0.92%)
GFK26 : 357.125s (+0.26%)
Hogs Holding Steady on Friday

Lean hog futures are trading with contracts steady to 20 cents higher on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $87.05 on Friday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was 2 cents higher on...

HEJ26 : 97.950s (-0.43%)
HEG26 : 87.375s (+0.09%)
HEK26 : 101.275s (-0.22%)
Cattle Look to Friday Following Thursday Break

Live cattle rounded out a weaker Thursday session with contracts down $5 to $6.20. Preliminary open interest data showed some long liquidation, down 2,175 contracts on Thursday. The Thursday Fed Cattle...

LEM26 : 233.850s (+0.71%)
LEJ26 : 237.250s (+0.70%)
LEG26 : 237.750s (+1.06%)
GFJ26 : 362.800s (+0.64%)
GFH26 : 367.425s (+0.92%)
GFK26 : 357.125s (+0.26%)
Hogs Look to Close Out the Week

Lean hog futures closed with 7 to 70 cent losses across the front months on Thursday. Open interest was up 2,062 contracts on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $86.58 on Thursday...

HEJ26 : 97.950s (-0.43%)
HEG26 : 87.375s (+0.09%)
HEK26 : 101.275s (-0.22%)
Hogs Close with Thursday Losses

Lean hog futures closed with 7 to 70 cent losses across the front months on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $86.58 on Thursday afternoon, down 24 cents from the day prior. The...

HEJ26 : 97.950s (-0.43%)
HEG26 : 87.375s (+0.09%)
HEK26 : 101.275s (-0.22%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 103.350
2nd Resistance Point 102.925
1st Resistance Point 102.100
Last Price 101.275s
1st Support Level 100.850
2nd Support Level 100.425
3rd Support Level 99.600

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52-Week High 103.075
Last Price 101.275s
Fibonacci 61.8% 94.480
Fibonacci 50% 91.825
Fibonacci 38.2% 89.170
52-Week Low 80.575

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