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Feeder Cattle Mar '26 (GFH26)

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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Fade into the Close, as Feeders Hold on for Gains

Live cattle futures were 17 to 92 cents lower on Monday. December expires on Wednesday. Cash trade last week was reported at $229-230. Feeder cattle futures slopped into the close, but still managed to close with gains of 82 cents to $1.25. CME’s Feeder Cattle Index was back up $6.68 to $356.00 on December 26. 

USDA Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were mixed in the Monday PM report, with the Chc/Sel spread narrowing to $3.71. Choice boxes were down $1.88 to $349.33, while Select was $1.82 higher at $345.62. Monday’s USDA federally inspected cattle slaughter was estimated at 118,000 head. That was 3,000 head below the week prior and 4,091 head shy of the same week last year. 

Dec 25 Live Cattle  closed at $228.900, down $0.925,

Feb 26 Live Cattle  closed at $228.975, down $0.675,

Apr 26 Live Cattle  closed at $229.525, down $0.175,

Jan 26 Feeder Cattle  closed at $347.000, up $0.825,

Mar 26 Feeder Cattle  closed at $341.675, up $1.250,

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Contract Specifications

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Contract
Feeder Cattle
Contract Size
50,000 pounds
Tick Size
0.00025 per pound ($12.50 per contract)
Trading Hours
8:30a.m. - 1:05p.m. (Settles 1:00p.m.) CST
Exchange
CME
Point Value
$500
Margin/Maintenance
$6,600/6,000
First Notice Date
03/26/26 (86 days)
Expiration Date
03/26/26 (86 days)

Seasonal Chart

Feeder Cattle Mar '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Mar Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Dec 16, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
14,485 (+422)
14,532 (-437)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
29,217 (+740)
23,707 (+1,328)
Producers - Long / Short
7,587 (+285)
12,599 (-453)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
5,699 (+135)
734 (+14)
Managed Money - Long / Short
22,844 (+459)
8,318 (+300)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
6,373 (+281)
15,389 (+1,028)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
313.725 +8.91%
on 12/01/25
344.125 -0.71%
on 12/29/25
+23.825 (+7.50%)
since 11/28/25
3-Month
293.300 +16.49%
on 11/25/25
378.600 -9.75%
on 10/16/25
-0.850 (-0.25%)
since 09/29/25

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LEJ26 : 229.525s (-0.08%)
LEG26 : 228.975s (-0.29%)
LEZ25 : 228.900s (-0.40%)
GFH26 : 341.675s (+0.37%)
GFF26 : 347.000s (+0.24%)
GFJ26 : 340.425s (+0.36%)
Hogs Higher at Monday’s Midday

Lean hog futures are showing slight 5 to 17 cent gains so far on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 13 cents on December 24...

HEJ26 : 89.400s (-0.08%)
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LEJ26 : 229.525s (-0.08%)
LEG26 : 228.975s (-0.29%)
LEZ25 : 228.900s (-0.40%)
GFH26 : 341.675s (+0.37%)
GFF26 : 347.000s (+0.24%)
GFJ26 : 340.425s (+0.36%)
Hogs Fall to Weakness on Friday

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Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 349.492
2nd Resistance Point 346.808
1st Resistance Point 344.242
Last Price 341.675s
1st Support Level 338.992
2nd Support Level 336.308
3rd Support Level 333.742

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52-Week High 378.600
Last Price 341.675s
Fibonacci 61.8% 334.861
Fibonacci 50% 321.350
Fibonacci 38.2% 307.839
52-Week Low 264.100

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