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Lean Hogs May '27 (HEK27)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs See Some Strength on Friday

Lean hog futures were mixed on Friday, with April down a nickel and the rest of the board up 20 to 67 cents. April was down a dime on the week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.69 on Friday afternoon, up $1.95 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 37 cents higher on March 4 at $90.55.

Commitment of Traders data from Tuesday’s close showed managed money increasing their net long in lean hog futures and options by 7,053 contracts to 124,036 contracts.

USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Friday PM report was down 95 cents at $98.27 per cwt. The belly, rib, and picnic primals were reported higher, with the loin, butt, and ham all lower. USDA estimated this week’s federally inspected hog slaughter at 2.497 million head. That is 19,000 head below last week but 95,953 head above the same week last year.

Apr 26 Hogs  closed at $95.625, down $0.050,

May 26 Hogs  closed at $100.850, up $0.325

Jun 26 Hogs  closed at $110.575, up $0... 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
05/14/27 (434 days)
Expiration Date
05/14/27 (434 days)

Seasonal Chart

Lean Hogs May '27
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 3, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
111,253 (-4,109)
176,553 (+2,199)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
152,501 (+9,235)
77,531 (+3,183)
Producers - Long / Short
25,407 (-410)
161,301 (+988)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
81,974 (-4,429)
11,380 (+481)
Managed Money - Long / Short
133,932 (+7,980)
16,331 (+1,512)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
18,569 (+1,255)
61,200 (+1,671)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
90.400 +3.07%
on 02/13/26
93.175 unch
on 03/06/26
+2.250 (+2.47%)
since 02/06/26

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Hogs See Some Strength on Friday

Lean hog futures were mixed on Friday, with April down a nickel and the rest of the board up 20 to 67 cents. April was down a dime on the week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.69 on...

HEK26 : 100.850s (+0.32%)
HEJ26 : 95.625s (-0.05%)
HEM26 : 110.575s (+0.61%)
Cattle Rounds Out the Week with Losses

Live cattle futures were under pressure from falling equities on Friday, with contracts down $3.80 to $4.50 at the close. April was up $2.35 from last Friday. Cash trade settled in at $240 across most...

LEQ26 : 229.250s (-1.78%)
LEM26 : 231.475s (-1.62%)
LEJ26 : 234.575s (-1.66%)
GFJ26 : 351.625s (-2.05%)
GFH26 : 355.625s (-1.92%)
GFK26 : 348.075s (-2.10%)
Shootin' the Bull about volatility and price expanse

In my opinion, what a week of price volatility and expanse.  While not one for the record books, it is noticeable.

Cattle Rounding Out the Week with Losses

Live cattle futures are facing pressure from falling equities, with contracts down $4 to $4.70 at midday. Friday morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed sales at $240-242 on 272 of the 1,224...

LEQ26 : 229.250s (-1.78%)
LEM26 : 231.475s (-1.62%)
LEJ26 : 234.575s (-1.66%)
GFJ26 : 351.625s (-2.05%)
GFH26 : 355.625s (-1.92%)
GFK26 : 348.075s (-2.10%)
Hogs Firm on Friday

Lean hog futures are trading a tick to 15 cents higher in the front months on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.33 on Friday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was 37 cents higher...

HEK26 : 100.850s (+0.32%)
HEJ26 : 95.625s (-0.05%)
HEM26 : 110.575s (+0.61%)
Cattle Futures Were Resilient in Thursday's Trade. Can They Do it Again?

Cattle futures were able to ignore a lot of the noise from the outside markets on Thursday. With continued volatility into the weekend can they do it again?

Cattle Look to Round Out the Week

Live cattle futures edged out higher on Thursday, with contracts up 10 to 20 cents in the front months, with deferreds 32 to 92 cents higher. Equities are starting out the day on a weaker note, which may...

LEQ26 : 229.250s (-1.78%)
LEM26 : 231.475s (-1.62%)
LEJ26 : 234.575s (-1.66%)
GFJ26 : 351.625s (-2.05%)
GFH26 : 355.625s (-1.92%)
GFK26 : 348.075s (-2.10%)
Hogs Look to Friday Trade

Lean hog futures saw weakness on Thursday, with contracts down 47 cents to $1.40 in the nearbys and 7 to 32 cent gains in the back months. Open interest was up 1,018 contracts on Thursday USDA’s national...

HEK26 : 100.850s (+0.32%)
HEJ26 : 95.625s (-0.05%)
HEM26 : 110.575s (+0.61%)
A look at the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement with the ONE44 rules and guidelines.

Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.

ZCK26 : 460-4s (+1.54%)
HEJ26 : 95.625s (-0.05%)
LEJ26 : 234.575s (-1.66%)
ZWK26 : 616-6s (+5.65%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 93.175
2nd Resistance Point 93.175
1st Resistance Point 93.175
Last Price 93.175s
1st Support Level 93.175
2nd Support Level 93.175
3rd Support Level 93.175

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52-Week High 93.175
Last Price 93.175s
Fibonacci 61.8% 90.348
Fibonacci 50% 89.475
Fibonacci 38.2% 88.602
52-Week Low 85.775

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