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Feeder Cattle Sep '26 (GFU26)

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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Look to Monday Trade Follow Friday Weakness

Live cattle futures gave back some of last week’s strength on Friday, with contracts down $1.05 to $1.625 at the close. August was down just 47 cents last week. Friday’s open interest was up just 386 contracts. Cash trade finally picked up on Friday, to $255 across the country, with some picking up to $256 in the North. Feeder cattle futures posted Friday losses of $1.77 to $2.30 at the close, with August holding up $3.525 last week. OI Rose 485 contracts on Friday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back down $2.09 on June 10 to $368.01.

JBS announced a planned closure of its Souderton, PA slaughter plant on Friday. The plant has a kill capacity that tops 2,000 head/day. 

Managed money was trimming back 5,962 contracts from their net long position in the week that ended on June 9, taking it to 109,002 contracts in live cattle futures and options. CFTC data showed specs in feeder cattle futures and options adding just 77 contracts to their net long to 10,920 contracts by Tu... 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
$5,830/5,300
First Notice Date
09/24/26 (101 days)
Expiration Date
09/24/26 (101 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 9, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
14,541 (+427)
12,232 (-681)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
21,965 (-1,588)
20,360 (-1,203)
Producers - Long / Short
7,072 (+320)
9,911 (+41)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
6,278 (+770)
1,130 (-59)
Managed Money - Long / Short
19,430 (-1,204)
8,038 (-1,297)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
2,535 (-384)
12,322 (+94)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
332.875 +7.91%
on 06/04/26
362.750 -0.98%
on 05/20/26
+0.025 (+0.01%)
since 05/15/26
3-Month
332.875 +7.91%
on 06/04/26
377.825 -4.93%
on 05/01/26
+20.800 (+6.15%)
since 03/13/26

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The New World Screwworm Is Still Center Stage for Cattle Prices. Depending on the Day, It’s Either Bullish or Bearish.

No one likes uncertainty.

HEQ26 : 95.875 (-0.49%)
LEQ26 : 242.825 (+0.68%)
GFQ26 : 361.400 (+1.11%)
LEQ26 : 242.825 (+0.68%)
GFQ26 : 361.400 (+1.11%)
HEQ26 : 95.875 (-0.49%)
Cattle Look to Monday Trade Follow Friday Weakness

Live cattle futures gave back some of last week’s strength on Friday, with contracts down $1.05 to $1.625 at the close. August was down just 47 cents last week. Friday’s open interest was up just 386...

LEV26 : 236.200 (+1.03%)
LEQ26 : 242.825 (+0.68%)
LEM26 : 250.450 (+0.23%)
GFU26 : 359.350 (+1.35%)
GFQ26 : 361.400 (+1.11%)
GFV26 : 356.000 (+1.45%)
Hogs Look to Monday After Posing Friday Gains

Lean hog futures were up 25 to 82 cents across most contracts on Friday, with expiring June up 25 cents. July was down $1.35 last week. Open interest was up 1,581 contracts on Friday. USDA’s national...

HEQ26 : 95.875 (-0.49%)
HEN26 : 97.025 (-0.44%)
HEV26 : 80.225 (-1.41%)
USDA reports fail to spark grains; cattle rebound amid screwworm

US and now Iran touting closer to agreement

Hogs Close with Gains to Round Out the Week

Lean hog futures were up 25 to 82 cents across most contracts on Friday, with expiring June up 25 cents. July was down $1.35 this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.27 on Friday...

HEQ26 : 95.875 (-0.49%)
HEN26 : 97.025 (-0.44%)
HEV26 : 80.225 (-1.41%)
Cattle Fall Back on Friday

Live cattle futures gave back some of this week’s strength on Friday, with contracts down $1.05 to $1.625 at the close. August was down just 47 cents this week. Cash trade finally picked up on Friday,...

LEV26 : 236.200 (+1.03%)
LEQ26 : 242.825 (+0.68%)
LEM26 : 250.450 (+0.23%)
GFU26 : 359.350 (+1.35%)
GFQ26 : 361.400 (+1.11%)
GFV26 : 356.000 (+1.45%)
Cattle Markets Lower on Plant closings

Plant closings pressure cattle

Shootin' the Bull about spreads of all kinds

In my opinion, more indecision surfaced in this week's trading as traders kept fats within the two-day range of 6/4 & 6/5.

Hogs Trading with Friday Gains

Lean hog futures are posting mixed trade on Friday, with June down 25 cents and July up 80 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.26 on Friday morning, down $3.34 from the day prior....

HEQ26 : 95.875 (-0.49%)
HEN26 : 97.025 (-0.44%)
HEV26 : 80.225 (-1.41%)
Cattle Showing Friday Losses

Live cattle futures are showing losses of $1.00 to $1.70 at midday. There were no deliveries issued against June futures on Thursday. Open interest was up 2,405 contracts. Cash trade has been quiet this...

LEV26 : 236.200 (+1.03%)
LEQ26 : 242.825 (+0.68%)
LEM26 : 250.450 (+0.23%)
GFU26 : 359.350 (+1.35%)
GFQ26 : 361.400 (+1.11%)
GFV26 : 356.000 (+1.45%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 361.692
2nd Resistance Point 359.283
1st Resistance Point 356.917
Last Price 359.275
1st Support Level 352.142
2nd Support Level 349.733
3rd Support Level 347.367

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52-Week High 377.825
Last Price 359.275
Fibonacci 61.8% 343.999
Fibonacci 50% 333.550
Fibonacci 38.2% 323.101
52-Week Low 289.275

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