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Lean Hogs Jun '27 (HEM27)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Face Pressure into the Long Weekend

Lean hog futures were 20 to 77 cents higher on Thursday, as April slipped 42 cents this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.35 on Thursday afternoon, up 18 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 4 cents on March 31 at $90.41. The market is closed on Friday in observance of Good Friday. 

USDA’s Export Sales report indicated 53,049 MT of pork sold in the week of 3/26, the largest for the calendar year. Mexico was the buyer of 39,100 MT, with 3,300 MT sold to Japan. Shipments were 39,758 MT in that week, a 5-week high. The top destination was Mexico at 17,500 MT, with 5,200 MT headed to Japan.

Monthly trade data from Census converted to a carcass basis showed pork exports at 574.24 million lbs. That was the 4th largest on record for February and down 2.7% from January.

USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Thursday PM report was up $1.61 at $97.19 per cwt. The rib and picnic primals were the only reported lower. USDA... 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
06/14/27 (437 days)
Expiration Date
06/14/27 (437 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 24, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
114,534 (+894)
154,664 (-12,875)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
127,801 (-16,760)
79,656 (-1,847)
Producers - Long / Short
31,784 (+2,804)
141,162 (-11,932)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
79,555 (-1,953)
10,307 (-986)
Managed Money - Long / Short
114,103 (-15,633)
20,333 (+333)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
13,698 (-1,127)
59,323 (-2,180)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
99.325 +0.38%
on 03/24/26
100.600 -0.89%
on 03/17/26
-0.050 (-0.05%)
since 03/02/26
3-Month
95.200 +4.73%
on 01/06/26
100.600 -0.89%
on 03/17/26
+4.525 (+4.75%)
since 01/02/26

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Hogs Face Pressure into the Long Weekend

Lean hog futures were 20 to 77 cents higher on Thursday, as April slipped 42 cents this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.35 on Thursday afternoon, up 18 cents from the day prior....

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LEM26 : 246.325s (+0.81%)
LEJ26 : 246.200s (+0.88%)
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GFJ26 : 372.900s (+0.58%)
GFQ26 : 369.500s (+0.72%)
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Cattle Extending Higher on Thursday

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LEQ26 : 242.175s (+0.62%)
LEM26 : 246.325s (+0.81%)
LEJ26 : 246.200s (+0.88%)
GFK26 : 370.625s (+0.71%)
GFJ26 : 372.900s (+0.58%)
GFQ26 : 369.500s (+0.72%)
Hogs Falling into the Long Weekend

Lean hog futures are down 40 to 60 cents so far on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Thursday morning due to low volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 4 cents on...

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HEJ26 : 90.350s (-0.63%)
HEM26 : 104.475s (-0.67%)
Hog Prices Are Collapsing. 1 Trade to Make Here.

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Cattle Futures Post New Contract Highs

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Cattle Traders Look to Round Out the Week

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LEQ26 : 242.175s (+0.62%)
LEM26 : 246.325s (+0.81%)
LEJ26 : 246.200s (+0.88%)
GFK26 : 370.625s (+0.71%)
GFJ26 : 372.900s (+0.58%)
GFQ26 : 369.500s (+0.72%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 100.458
2nd Resistance Point 100.217
1st Resistance Point 99.958
Last Price 99.700s
1st Support Level 99.458
2nd Support Level 99.217
3rd Support Level 98.958

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52-Week High 100.600
Last Price 99.700s
Fibonacci 61.8% 98.012
Fibonacci 50% 97.212
Fibonacci 38.2% 96.413
52-Week Low 93.825

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