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Live Cattle Apr '27 (LEJ27)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Falling Back on Weaker Cash

Live cattle futures are leading the way with losses of $4 to $4.60 so far on Thursday. There were no deliveries issued against August futures on Wednesday. Cash trade has been picked up with some $228-230 sales in the North. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange auction showed no sales on the 1,308 head offered, with a bids of $228. Feeder cattle futures are trading with $2.70 to $3.75 losses across most contracts on Thursday.  The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back up $1.15 on August 11 to $355.37.  

Export Sales data from USDA showed beef sales for 2026 at 14,426 MT for the week ending on 8/6. That was a 3-week low. Shipments were tallied at 11,420 MT, which was a 4-week low.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Thursday morning report. Choice boxes were up $4.21 at $376.49, with Select up $1.34 to $351.15. The Chc/Sel spread widened to $25.34. USDA’s Federally inspected cattle slaughter for Wednesday was estimated at 106,000 head, with the weekly total at 310,000... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Live Cattle
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
$3,520/3,200
First Notice Date
04/05/27 (235 days)
Expiration Date
04/30/27 (260 days)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Apr '27
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Apr Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Aug 4, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
112,888 (+641)
148,627 (-1,009)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
97,639 (-1,167)
54,051 (-432)
Producers - Long / Short
42,526 (+1,065)
139,435 (-1,011)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
68,414 (-208)
7,244 (+218)
Managed Money - Long / Short
83,238 (-1,669)
18,272 (+390)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
14,401 (+502)
35,779 (-822)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
217.825 +1.42%
on 07/27/26
231.200 -4.44%
on 07/14/26
-10.850 (-4.68%)
since 07/13/26
3-Month
217.825 +1.42%
on 07/27/26
242.250 -8.80%
on 06/25/26
-15.750 (-6.65%)
since 05/13/26

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Cattle Falling Back on Weaker Cash

Live cattle futures are leading the way with losses of $4 to $4.60 so far on Thursday. There were no deliveries issued against August futures on Wednesday. Cash trade has been picked up with some $228-230...

LEZ26 : 219.450s (-1.50%)
LEV26 : 220.050s (-1.68%)
LEQ26 : 226.225s (-1.89%)
GFU26 : 337.200s (-0.63%)
GFQ26 : 342.825s (-1.02%)
GFV26 : 328.800s (-0.48%)
Hogs Falling Back on Thursday

Lean hog futures are posting Thursday losses of 22 cents to $1.65 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.28 on Thursday morning, up $1.43 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index...

HEV26 : 82.125s (-1.71%)
HEQ26 : 95.475s (-0.21%)
HEZ26 : 73.100s (-2.14%)
Cattle Look to Thursday Following Wednesday Weakness

Live cattle futures posted $2.00 to $2.97 losses across the board. Open interest was up 573 contracts. There were no deliveries issued against August futures on Wednesday. Cash trade has been quiet this...

LEZ26 : 219.450s (-1.50%)
LEV26 : 220.050s (-1.68%)
LEQ26 : 226.225s (-1.89%)
GFU26 : 337.200s (-0.63%)
GFQ26 : 342.825s (-1.02%)
GFV26 : 328.800s (-0.48%)
Hogs See Midweek Strength

Lean hog futures closed the midweek session with contracts 22 to 95 cent gains, as soon to expire August was down 20 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.81 on Wednesday afternoon,...

HEV26 : 82.125s (-1.71%)
HEQ26 : 95.475s (-0.21%)
HEZ26 : 73.100s (-2.14%)
Cattle Fall Lower on Wednesday

Live cattle futures posted $2.00 to $2.97 losses across the board. There were no deliveries issued against August futures on Wednesday. Cash trade has been quiet this week, with a few dressed sales at...

LEZ26 : 219.450s (-1.50%)
LEV26 : 220.050s (-1.68%)
LEQ26 : 226.225s (-1.89%)
GFU26 : 337.200s (-0.63%)
GFQ26 : 342.825s (-1.02%)
GFV26 : 328.800s (-0.48%)
Hogs Post Modest Gains on Wednesday

Lean hog futures closed the midweek session with contracts 22 to 95 cent gains, as soon to expire August was down 20 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.81 on Wednesday afternoon,...

HEV26 : 82.125s (-1.71%)
HEQ26 : 95.475s (-0.21%)
HEZ26 : 73.100s (-2.14%)
Cattle Falling Back on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are posting $1.50 to $2.50 losses in the front months. Cash trade has been quiet this week, with a few early light sales at $235. The Wednesday Fed Cattle auction showed no sales on...

LEZ26 : 219.450s (-1.50%)
LEV26 : 220.050s (-1.68%)
LEQ26 : 226.225s (-1.89%)
GFU26 : 337.200s (-0.63%)
GFQ26 : 342.825s (-1.02%)
GFV26 : 328.800s (-0.48%)
Hogs Trading with Midday Gains

Lean hog futures are trading with mixed midday action of as front month August is down 22 cents ahead of the Friday expiration, with other contracts 75 cents to $1.15 higher. USDA’s national base hog...

HEV26 : 82.125s (-1.71%)
HEQ26 : 95.475s (-0.21%)
HEZ26 : 73.100s (-2.14%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 226.475
2nd Resistance Point 224.875
1st Resistance Point 222.900
Last Price 220.925s
1st Support Level 219.325
2nd Support Level 217.725
3rd Support Level 215.750

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52-Week High 245.300
Fibonacci 61.8% 226.496
Last Price 220.925s
Fibonacci 50% 220.688
Fibonacci 38.2% 214.879
52-Week Low 196.075

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