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Feeder Cattle May '26 (GFK26)

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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Fall Back on Monday

Live cattle futures saw Monday losses of $1.60 to $2.75 across the front months on Monday.  Cash trade was limited, with some $246-249 in the North and some southern trade up to $249. Feeder cattle futures posted losses of $3 to $3.75. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down $1.57 to $375.80 on February 20.  The weekly OKC feeder cattle auction sold 6,200 head with feeders steady to $3 and lighter weight feeders $10-15 higher, with calves $5 higher on steers and up $25 on heifers.

Cattle on Feed data from Friday afternoon showed 1.736 million head of feeders placed in January, down 4.72% from a year ago and below estimates. Marketings in January were down 13% at 1.626 million head. February 1 on feed totaled 11.505 million head, a drop of 1.8% from last year and below the 1.6% estimated decline. 

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Monday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel spread widening to $4.91. Choice boxes were up $2.52 to $369.22, while Select was $3.57 hig... 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
05/21/26 (87 days)
Expiration Date
05/21/26 (87 days)

Seasonal Chart

Feeder Cattle May '26
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
353.500 +1.27%
on 01/30/26
367.150 -2.50%
on 02/04/26
+1.925 (+0.54%)
since 01/23/26
3-Month
291.000 +23.02%
on 11/25/25
367.150 -2.50%
on 02/04/26
+54.650 (+18.02%)
since 11/21/25

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Cattle Fall Back on Monday

Live cattle futures saw Monday losses of $1.60 to $2.75 across the front months on Monday. Cash trade was limited, with some $246-249 in the North and some southern trade up to $249. Feeder cattle futures...

LEM26 : 235.450s (-0.87%)
LEJ26 : 239.250s (-1.14%)
LEG26 : 244.975s (-0.65%)
GFJ26 : 361.350s (-1.01%)
GFH26 : 364.300s (-1.01%)
GFK26 : 357.975s (-0.84%)
Hogs Push Higher on Monday

Lean hog futures managed to close out Monday with gains of a tick to 50 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.28 on Monday afternoon, up $2.32 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog...

HEK26 : 98.650s (+0.38%)
HEJ26 : 93.700s (+0.03%)
HEM26 : 108.325s (+0.46%)
Hogs Can’t Hold Rally Falls Back into Close

Hogs test resistance

Shootin' the Bull about changes taking place in cattle production.

The loss of Mexican cattle to produce has come home to roost.

Hogs Posting Monday Gains

Lean hog futures are trading with contracts 30 to 75 cents higher at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $89.61 on Monday morning, up 65 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog...

HEK26 : 98.650s (+0.38%)
HEJ26 : 93.700s (+0.03%)
HEM26 : 108.325s (+0.46%)
Cattle Falling on Monday

Live cattle futures are trading with Monday midday losses of $1.92 to $2.95. Cash trade was limited, with some $246-248 in the North and some southern trade up to $249. Feeder cattle futures are down $3.65...

LEM26 : 235.450s (-0.87%)
LEJ26 : 239.250s (-1.14%)
LEG26 : 244.975s (-0.65%)
GFJ26 : 361.350s (-1.01%)
GFH26 : 364.300s (-1.01%)
GFK26 : 357.975s (-0.84%)
Why Do Lean Hog Prices Cool Off After February?

Lean Hog prices have a rhythm. Every year, supply peaks Oct–Dec as hog marketing hits full stride. More slaughter = more pork = seasonal pressure on wholesale prices. For speculators & hedgers, this...

DBA : 25.97 (-0.23%)
HEM26 : 108.325s (+0.46%)
DBC : 24.75 (+0.61%)
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Cattle Look to New Week Following Cash Strength

Live cattle futures were down 90 cent to $1.50 across the front months on Friday, as April was still $1.37 higher last week. Open interest was up 2,730 contracts on Friday. Cash trade was limited, with...

LEM26 : 235.450s (-0.87%)
LEJ26 : 239.250s (-1.14%)
LEG26 : 244.975s (-0.65%)
GFJ26 : 361.350s (-1.01%)
GFH26 : 364.300s (-1.01%)
GFK26 : 357.975s (-0.84%)
Hogs Look to Monday Trade After Bouncing Last Week

Lean hog futures were up another 20 to 75 cents on Friday, as the bounce last week saw April rally $2.40. Preliminary open interest was up 1,045 contracts on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price was...

HEK26 : 98.650s (+0.38%)
HEJ26 : 93.700s (+0.03%)
HEM26 : 108.325s (+0.46%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 370.067
2nd Resistance Point 366.608
1st Resistance Point 362.292
Last Price 357.975s
1st Support Level 354.517
2nd Support Level 351.058
3rd Support Level 346.742

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52-Week High 376.700
Last Price 357.975s
Fibonacci 61.8% 339.684
Fibonacci 50% 328.250
Fibonacci 38.2% 316.816
52-Week Low 279.800

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