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Feeder Cattle Mar '26 (GFH26)

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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Fall Back on Tuesday

Live cattle futures posted losses on Tuesday, with contracts down 35 to 60 cents at the close. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week. It found its footing last week at $233 to $236.50 live and $370 dressed. Feeder cattle futures closed with mostly weaker trade on Tuesday, down 50 to 60 cents, with soon to expire January up 15 cents.  The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up $1.16 to $364.73 on January 26.

USDA’s wholesale Boxed Beef report from Tuesday afternoon showed weaker prices, with the Chc/Sel spread widening to $2.92. Choice boxes were down 79 cents to $368.11, while Select was $1.93 lower at $365.19. Tuesday’s USDA federally inspected cattle slaughter was estimated at 112,000 head, with the weekly total at 212,000 head. That was 7,000 head below last week and 24,878 head shy of the same week last year. 

Feb 26 Live Cattle  closed at $235.600, down $0.425,

Apr 26 Live Cattle  closed at $237.400, down $0.600,

Jun 26 Live Cattle  closed at $233.250,... Read more

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 (58 days)
Expiration Date
03/26/26 (58 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jan 20, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
15,071 (-262)
17,423 (+1,064)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
31,962 (+266)
24,320 (-377)
Producers - Long / Short
7,807 (-240)
14,730 (+749)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
5,423 (-289)
852 (+48)
Managed Money - Long / Short
25,233 (+276)
7,828 (-81)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
6,729 (-10)
16,492 (-296)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
338.875 +6.82%
on 12/29/25
365.000 -0.82%
on 01/16/26
+21.575 (+6.34%)
since 12/26/25
3-Month
293.300 +23.42%
on 11/25/25
365.000 -0.82%
on 01/16/26
+30.700 (+9.27%)
since 10/27/25

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LEM26 : 233.250s (-0.16%)
LEJ26 : 237.400s (-0.25%)
LEG26 : 235.600s (-0.18%)
GFH26 : 362.000s (-0.17%)
GFF26 : 366.850s (+0.04%)
GFJ26 : 360.650s (-0.15%)
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Lean hog futures closed with 10 to 75 cent gains on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $84.82 on Tuesday afternoon, up $1.57 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up another...

HEJ26 : 96.825s (+0.10%)
HEG26 : 89.050s (+0.85%)
HEK26 : 100.425s (+0.20%)
Hogs Holding Higher at Midday

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HEJ26 : 96.825s (+0.10%)
HEG26 : 89.050s (+0.85%)
HEK26 : 100.425s (+0.20%)
Cattle Slipping Back Lower on Tuesday

Live cattle futures are 22 to 55 cents lower in the front months on Tuesday. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week. It found its footing last week at $233 to $236.50 live and $370 dressed. Feeder...

LEM26 : 233.250s (-0.16%)
LEJ26 : 237.400s (-0.25%)
LEG26 : 235.600s (-0.18%)
GFH26 : 362.000s (-0.17%)
GFF26 : 366.850s (+0.04%)
GFJ26 : 360.650s (-0.15%)
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Cattle and hog markets find themselves lingering near the top end of the recent trading ranges. Is a breakout looming or has the momentum slowed?

Hogs Look to Tuesday Trade

Lean hog futures closed Monday trade with contracts 55 to 70 cents higher, as February was down a nickel. Open interest was down 1,590 contracts in the February contract, with others showing new buying...

HEJ26 : 96.825s (+0.10%)
HEG26 : 89.050s (+0.85%)
HEK26 : 100.425s (+0.20%)
Cattle Shift Focus to Tuesday Following Monday Gains

Live cattle futures saw gains on Monday, with contracts closing $1 to $1.25 higher. Open interest was down 948 contracts on Monday. Cash trade found its footing last week at $233 to $236.50 live and $370...

LEM26 : 233.250s (-0.16%)
LEJ26 : 237.400s (-0.25%)
LEG26 : 235.600s (-0.18%)
GFH26 : 362.000s (-0.17%)
GFF26 : 366.850s (+0.04%)
GFJ26 : 360.650s (-0.15%)
Hogs Close with Monday Gains

Lean hog futures closed Monday Trade with contracts 55 to 70 cents lower, as February was down a nickel. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $83.25 on Monday afternoon, down 31 cents. The...

HEJ26 : 96.825s (+0.10%)
HEG26 : 89.050s (+0.85%)
HEK26 : 100.425s (+0.20%)
Cattle Post Gains on Monday

Live cattle futures saw gains on Monday, with contracts closing $1 to $1.25 higher. Cash trade found its footing last week at $233 to $236.50 live and $370 dressed. Feeder cattle futures closed the Monday...

LEM26 : 233.250s (-0.16%)
LEJ26 : 237.400s (-0.25%)
LEG26 : 235.600s (-0.18%)
GFH26 : 362.000s (-0.17%)
GFF26 : 366.850s (+0.04%)
GFJ26 : 360.650s (-0.15%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 366.575
2nd Resistance Point 364.850
1st Resistance Point 363.425
Last Price 362.000s
1st Support Level 360.275
2nd Support Level 358.550
3rd Support Level 357.125

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52-Week High 378.600
Last Price 362.000s
Fibonacci 61.8% 334.861
Fibonacci 50% 321.350
Fibonacci 38.2% 307.839
52-Week Low 264.100

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