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Lean Hogs Jun '26 (HEM26)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Start the Week with a Rally

Lean hog futures posted gains of 27 cents to $1.60 across the board on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday afternoon to thin trade. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 23 cents on May 7 at $90.79. 

USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Monday PM report was up 58 cents at $96.98 per cwt. The loin, ham, and belly primals were reported lower. USDA estimated federally inspected hog slaughter for Monday at 462,000 head. That is down 17,000 head from the previous Monday and 1,064 head above the same Monday last year.

May 26 Hogs  closed at $90.875, unch,,

Jun 26 Hogs  closed at $100.225, up $1.600

Jul 26 Hogs  closed at $104.650, up $1.450,

On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Lean Hogs
Contract Size
40,000 pounds
Tick Size
0.00025 per pound ($10.00 per contract)
Trading Hours
8:30a.m. - 1:05p.m. (Settles 1:00p.m.) CST
Exchange
CME
Point Value
$400
Margin/Maintenance
$1,870/1,700
First Notice Date
06/12/26 (31 days)
Expiration Date
06/12/26 (31 days)

Seasonal Chart

Lean Hogs Jun '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Jun Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 5, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
124,191 (+3,745)
127,080 (-5,541)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
89,062 (-4,242)
82,611 (+5,479)
Producers - Long / Short
45,748 (+3,681)
113,943 (-6,179)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
76,391 (-197)
11,085 (+377)
Managed Money - Long / Short
75,980 (-3,621)
37,293 (+3,794)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
13,082 (-621)
45,318 (+1,685)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
98.600 +1.65%
on 05/08/26
104.450 -4.04%
on 04/29/26
-3.500 (-3.37%)
since 04/10/26
3-Month
98.600 +1.65%
on 05/08/26
111.500 -10.11%
on 03/04/26
-7.250 (-6.75%)
since 02/11/26
52-Week
93.100 +7.65%
on 11/24/25
112.025 -10.53%
on 02/04/26
+5.675 (+6.00%)
since 05/09/25

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Hogs Start the Week with a Rally

Lean hog futures posted gains of 27 cents to $1.60 across the board on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday afternoon to thin trade. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down...

HEM26 : 100.225s (+1.62%)
HEK26 : 90.875s (unch)
HEN26 : 104.650s (+1.41%)
Cattle Fall into the Monday Close on Tariff Pressure

Live cattle futures closed Monday with contracts up 50 cents in front month June, but other contracts 55 cents lower to down $1.92. Cash trade settled in at $256-260 last week, with southern action $256-258...

LEV26 : 236.675s (-0.68%)
LEQ26 : 243.550s (-0.23%)
LEM26 : 249.400s (+0.20%)
GFQ26 : 362.300s (-0.53%)
GFK26 : 368.400s (+0.28%)
GFU26 : 360.150s (-0.57%)
Hogs Bounce Back

Hogs recover off of Friday's lows

Shootin' the Bull about undercutting both producers and processors

It was anticipated for there to be a reduction in processing or production capacity sooner, than later. Either would have helped to curtail the continual bidding higher to make sure inventory wound up...

Hogs Trading with Strength at Monday’s Midday

Lean hog futures are up 50 cents to $1, with May down 22 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday morning to thin trade. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 23 cents on May 7...

HEM26 : 100.225s (+1.62%)
HEK26 : 90.875s (unch)
HEN26 : 104.650s (+1.41%)
Cattle Falling at Midday on Tariff News

Live cattle futures are steady to $2.25 lower in the front months on Monday. Cash trade settled in at $256-260 last week, with southern action $256-258 and northern trade at $258-260. Feeder cattle futures...

LEV26 : 236.675s (-0.68%)
LEQ26 : 243.550s (-0.23%)
LEM26 : 249.400s (+0.20%)
GFQ26 : 362.300s (-0.53%)
GFK26 : 368.400s (+0.28%)
GFU26 : 360.150s (-0.57%)
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USDA Grain Reports on Tuesday at 11 AM CDT

High Gas Prices Are Weighing on Cattle Prices as Pseudorabies Hits Hog Prices. This Week’s Trump-Xi Meeting Could Turn the Trend Around.

Keep a close eye on the upcoming summit between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

HEM26 : 100.225s (+1.62%)
HEM26 : 100.225s (+1.62%)
GFQ26 : 362.300s (-0.53%)
LEM26 : 249.400s (+0.20%)
GFK26 : 368.400s (+0.28%)
LEM26 : 249.400s (+0.20%)
Hogs Look to Monday Trade

Lean hog futures were mixed to close last week, with contracts down 75 cents to 67 cents higher across the board. June was $2.65 lower on the week. Open interest was up 3,290 contracts on Friday. USDA’s...

HEM26 : 100.225s (+1.62%)
HEK26 : 90.875s (unch)
HEN26 : 104.650s (+1.41%)
Cattle Look to New Week Following Losses

Live cattle futures slipped back lower on Friday, falling 82 cents to $1.67, as June was down $4.10 last week. Open interest was down 2,115 contracts on Friday. Cash trade settled in at $256-260 last week,...

LEV26 : 236.675s (-0.68%)
LEQ26 : 243.550s (-0.23%)
LEM26 : 249.400s (+0.20%)
GFQ26 : 362.300s (-0.53%)
GFK26 : 368.400s (+0.28%)
GFU26 : 360.150s (-0.57%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Sell Signal with a Soft Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 103.117
2nd Resistance Point 102.008
1st Resistance Point 101.117
Last Price 100.225s
1st Support Level 99.117
2nd Support Level 98.008
3rd Support Level 97.117

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52-Week High 112.025
Fibonacci 61.8% 104.796
Fibonacci 50% 102.563
Fibonacci 38.2% 100.329
Last Price 100.225s
52-Week Low 93.100

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