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Lean Hogs Dec '21 (HEZ21)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Look to Tuesday Following Monday Rally

Lean hog futures were in rally mode to round out August trade, with gains of 95 cents to $1.85 at midday. Open interest was up 573 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $88.73 on Monday afternoon, down 84 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 62 cents on August 27 at $91.52.

USDA’s pork carcass cutout value was back up $1.61 in the Monday PM report, at $97.67. The butt and ham were the only primals reported lower, with the belly up $7.98. USDA estimated federally inspected hog slaughter for Monday at 476,000. That is 7,000 head above the previous Monday.

Oct 26 Hogs  closed at $83.675, up $1.775,

Dec 26 Hogs  closed at $74.150, up $1.850

Feb 27 Hogs  closed at $76.525, up $1.550,

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 information and data in this article is solely for in... 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
$1,650/1,500
First Notice Date
12/14/21
Expiration Date
12/16/21 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Lean Hogs Dec '21
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Aug 25, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
112,181 (-5,833)
47,954 (-6,452)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
71,531 (-569)
137,452 (+2,697)
Producers - Long / Short
33,706 (-3,456)
42,714 (-6,320)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
75,741 (-2,593)
2,506 (-348)
Managed Money - Long / Short
57,511 (-2,220)
93,609 (+4,881)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
14,020 (+1,651)
43,843 (-2,184)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
70.200 +2.81%
on 12/08/21
77.825 -7.26%
on 11/16/21
-3.700 (-4.88%)
since 11/12/21
3-Month
70.200 +2.81%
on 12/08/21
85.675 -15.76%
on 09/30/21
unch (unch)
since 09/14/21
52-Week
64.000 +12.77%
on 12/15/20
89.550 -19.40%
on 06/10/21
+8.075 (+12.60%)
since 12/14/20

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Hogs Look to Tuesday Following Monday Rally

Lean hog futures were in rally mode to round out August trade, with gains of 95 cents to $1.85 at midday. Open interest was up 573 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $88.73 on...

HEZ26 : 74.150s (+2.56%)
HEV26 : 83.675s (+2.17%)
HEG27 : 76.525s (+2.07%)
Cattle Look to New Month of Trade

Live cattle futures saw strength of 45 to 95 cents on Monday, with August expiring up $1.50 at $220.75. Open interest was up 4,168 contracts on Monday. Last week’s cash trade was mostly $220-222 late...

LEG27 : 216.475s (+0.44%)
LEZ26 : 214.575s (+0.40%)
LEV26 : 212.675s (+0.45%)
GFV26 : 317.025s (+0.16%)
GFU26 : 321.450s (+0.17%)
GFX26 : 310.425s (+0.16%)
Hogs Rally to Close Out August

Lean hog futures were in rally mode to round out August trade, with gains of 95 cents to $1.85 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $88.73 on Monday afternoon, down 84 cents from...

HEZ26 : 74.150s (+2.56%)
HEV26 : 83.675s (+2.17%)
HEG27 : 76.525s (+2.07%)
Cattle Bounce into the End of the Month

Live cattle futures posted gains of 45 to 95 cents on Monday, with August expiring up $1.50 at $220.75. Last week’s cash trade was mostly $220-222 late across the country. Feeder cattle futures saw contracts...

LEG27 : 216.475s (+0.44%)
LEZ26 : 214.575s (+0.40%)
LEV26 : 212.675s (+0.45%)
GFV26 : 317.025s (+0.16%)
GFU26 : 321.450s (+0.17%)
GFX26 : 310.425s (+0.16%)
Hogs Stage Month-end Rally

Short-covering at month-end

An EXCITING end to the month! Will the turning of the calendar turn the seasonal tides?

Grains ripped and livestock dipped through much of August. Will historical seasonal tendencies drive direction in the new month ahead?

Agricultural Prices

Agricultural Prices - 2026-08-31

KGV26 : 0.9170s (+1.98%)
ZSX26 : 1300-0 (+0.93%)
KIF27 : 298.00 (unch)
XBX26 : 271.25 (+0.56%)
KOX26 : 4,973s (+1.61%)
SWZ26 : 525.00 (+0.90%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.5600 (-126.17%)
ZOZ26 : 376-0 (+0.80%)
BJV26 : 1.6200s (-0.18%)
ZMZ26 : 346.2 (+0.26%)
MLZ26 : 249.00 (+1.53%)
ZCZ26 : 536-6 (-0.19%)
Cattle Getting A Bounce at Month End

Live cattle futures are trading with Monday gains of 75 to 95 cents in the front months. Last week’s cash trade was mostly $220-222 late across the country. Feeder cattle futures are starting the week...

LEG27 : 216.475s (+0.44%)
LEZ26 : 214.575s (+0.40%)
LEV26 : 212.675s (+0.45%)
GFV26 : 317.025s (+0.16%)
GFU26 : 321.450s (+0.17%)
GFX26 : 310.425s (+0.16%)
Hogs Rallying to Close Out August

Lean hog futures are in rally mode to round out August trade, with gains of $1.45 to $1.85 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $88.65 on Monday morning afternoon, down $1 from the...

HEZ26 : 74.150s (+2.56%)
HEV26 : 83.675s (+2.17%)
HEG27 : 76.525s (+2.07%)
Cattle, Hog Prices Are Still Trapped and Heading Lower. What to Watch Next.

Traders this will week will be digesting how announcements from President Donald Trump will move cattle prices.

HEV26 : 83.675s (+2.17%)
GFX26 : 310.425s (+0.16%)
HEV26 : 83.675s (+2.17%)
LEV26 : 212.675s (+0.45%)
LEV26 : 212.675s (+0.45%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 72.483
2nd Resistance Point 72.392
1st Resistance Point 72.283
Last Price 72.175s
1st Support Level 72.083
2nd Support Level 71.992
3rd Support Level 71.883

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52-Week High 89.550
Fibonacci 61.8% 79.790
Fibonacci 50% 76.775
Fibonacci 38.2% 73.760
Last Price 72.175s
52-Week Low 64.000

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