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Feeder Cattle May '24 (GFK24)

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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Pop Higher on Wednesday as Traders Look to Thursday Trade

Live cattle futures saw Wednesday trade close with gains of 97 cents to $1.17 in the front months. Open interest suggested net new buying, up 1,746 contracts. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,456 head offered and bids at $244-245. Feeder cattle futures posted midweek strength, though futures slipped off midday highs to close with gains of $1.20 to $2.17. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down 62 cents to $374.79 on February 24.

Cold Storage data from Tuesday afternoon showed a total of 434.9 million lbs of beef stocks as of January 31, down 4.44% from last year but slightly above the previous month. 

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Wednesday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel spread widening to $12.16. Choice boxes were up $1.80 to $379.23, while Select was $1.06 higher to $367.07. USDA estimated Wednesday’s federally inspected cattle slaughter at 110,000 head, takin... 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
05/23/24
Expiration Date
05/24/24 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Feeder Cattle May '24
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Feb 17, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
14,649 (+674)
18,258 (+785)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
32,433 (+1,306)
22,585 (+339)
Producers - Long / Short
7,793 (+496)
15,495 (+512)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
4,932 (-60)
839 (+35)
Managed Money - Long / Short
26,317 (+777)
7,561 (-20)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
6,116 (+529)
15,024 (+359)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
237.400 +5.37%
on 05/10/24
250.475 -0.13%
on 05/22/24
+6.040 (+2.47%)
since 04/24/24
3-Month
232.625 +7.53%
on 04/12/24
263.125 -4.93%
on 02/27/24
-11.935 (-4.55%)
since 02/23/24

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Hogs Look to Thursday After Gains This Week

Lean Hog Futures closed with 15 to 40 cent gains in the front months on Wednesday. Net new buying interest was noted, as OI rose 3,285 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.21...

HEK26 : 100.400 (-0.30%)
HEJ26 : 95.875 (-0.34%)
HEM26 : 109.900 (-0.25%)
Cattle Pop Higher on Wednesday as Traders Look to Thursday Trade

Live cattle futures saw Wednesday trade close with gains of 97 cents to $1.17 in the front months. Open interest suggested net new buying, up 1,746 contracts. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week....

LEM26 : 232.250 (-1.88%)
LEJ26 : 235.725 (-1.89%)
LEG26 : 245.100 (-0.37%)
GFJ26 : 355.675 (-2.29%)
GFH26 : 359.000 (-1.99%)
GFK26 : 352.375 (-2.29%)
Cattle Post Gains on Wednesday

Live cattle futures saw Wednesday trade close with gains of 97 cents to $1.17 in the front months. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed...

LEM26 : 232.250 (-1.88%)
LEJ26 : 235.725 (-1.89%)
LEG26 : 245.100 (-0.37%)
GFJ26 : 355.675 (-2.29%)
GFH26 : 359.000 (-1.99%)
GFK26 : 352.375 (-2.29%)
Hogs Continue to Push Back Higher on Wednesday

Lean Hog Futures closed with 15 to 40 cent gains in the front months on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.21 on Wednesday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was 18 cents higher...

HEK26 : 100.400 (-0.30%)
HEJ26 : 95.875 (-0.34%)
HEM26 : 109.900 (-0.25%)
Shootin' the Bull about what is bullish

The feeder cattle market is bullish because there are more producers bidding higher to attract inventory to their production facility.

Cattle Rallying on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are up $1.75 to $2.75 so far on Wednesday. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,456 head offered...

LEM26 : 232.250 (-1.88%)
LEJ26 : 235.725 (-1.89%)
LEG26 : 245.100 (-0.37%)
GFJ26 : 355.675 (-2.29%)
GFH26 : 359.000 (-1.99%)
GFK26 : 352.375 (-2.29%)
Hogs Extending Higher at Midday

Lean hog futures are showing slightly higher trade on Wednesday’s midday, up 10 to 37 cents at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.85 on Wednesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index...

HEK26 : 100.400 (-0.30%)
HEJ26 : 95.875 (-0.34%)
HEM26 : 109.900 (-0.25%)
Cattle Look to Wednesday Following Mixed Tuesday Trade

Live cattle futures posted mixed action on Tuesday, with contracts up a dime to 15 cents lower. Open interest was up 2,371 contracts on Tuesday, with the front two contracts dropping and OI rising in...

LEM26 : 232.250 (-1.88%)
LEJ26 : 235.725 (-1.89%)
LEG26 : 245.100 (-0.37%)
GFJ26 : 355.675 (-2.29%)
GFH26 : 359.000 (-1.99%)
GFK26 : 352.375 (-2.29%)
Hog Bulls Look to Extend Rally to Wednesday

Lean hog futures saw gains of $1.70 to $2.10 on Tuesday. Open interest suggests longs coming back in, rising 3,563 contracts. April was the only to see a drop in OI, down 2,006 contracts. USDA’s national...

HEK26 : 100.400 (-0.30%)
HEJ26 : 95.875 (-0.34%)
HEM26 : 109.900 (-0.25%)
Is The United States Becoming Vegetarian?

Though they are nothing more than government numbers, the latest USDA Cold Storage report for January 31, 2026 raises the question of the US leaning vegetarian as we wait for winter to end.

LEY00 : 245.590s (unch)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 250.140
2nd Resistance Point 250.140
1st Resistance Point 250.140
Last Price 250.140s
1st Support Level 250.140
2nd Support Level 250.140
3rd Support Level 250.140

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52-Week High 276.125
Fibonacci 61.8% 253.415
Last Price 250.140s
Fibonacci 50% 246.400
Fibonacci 38.2% 239.385
52-Week Low 216.675

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