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Lean Hogs Oct '22 (HEV22)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Face Pressure to Close Out May

Lean hog futures were down 80 cents to $2.62 at the close, as June was up just a dime on the week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.23 on Friday afternoon, down 41 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 34 cents on May 27 at $90.92. 

Managed money continues to liquidate their once large net long position in lean hog futures and options, cutting another 20,728 contracts to a net long of just 12,985 contracts. That is the smallest net long since August 2024.

Export Sales data from USDA showed pork sales for 2026 at 32,874 MT for the week ending on 5/21, back down from the week prior. Mexico was the buyer of 19,500 MT, with 3,500 MT sold to Japan. Shipments were tallied at 33,491 MT, a calendar year low. Mexico was the destination of 14,700 MT, with 5,300 MT to Japan. 

USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Friday PM report was up 34 cents at $99.45 per cwt. The butt, ham, and belly primals were reported lower. USDA estimated... 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
10/14/22
Expiration Date
10/14/22 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Lean Hogs Oct '22
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Oct Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 26, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
133,802 (+3,940)
108,249 (-11,385)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
80,782 (-8,224)
104,391 (+8,188)
Producers - Long / Short
48,591 (+2,454)
95,767 (-9,819)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
80,920 (+22)
8,191 (-3,030)
Managed Money - Long / Short
65,577 (-10,449)
64,145 (+10,929)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
15,205 (+2,225)
40,246 (-2,741)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
86.200 +8.32%
on 10/04/22
97.450 -4.18%
on 09/20/22
-1.325 (-1.40%)
since 09/14/22
3-Month
86.200 +8.32%
on 10/04/22
101.650 -8.14%
on 08/11/22
+0.025 (+0.03%)
since 07/14/22
52-Week
74.000 +26.18%
on 10/28/21
101.650 -8.14%
on 08/11/22
+16.250 (+21.07%)
since 10/14/21

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LEM26 : 248.250s (-0.60%)
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GFQ26 : 348.425s (-1.30%)
GFV26 : 342.025s (-1.43%)
Hogs Falling Lower to Close Out May

Lean hog futures are trading with losses of $1 to $2.17 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.82 on Thursday afternoon, down $1.65 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

HEN26 : 99.500s (-2.57%)
HEM26 : 95.850s (-1.16%)
HEQ26 : 98.350s (-2.55%)
Hog Traders Looking to Friday Trade

Lean hog futures closed with most contracts steady to 90 cents in the green and June down 62 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.64 on Thursday afternoon, down $1 from the day prior....

HEN26 : 99.500s (-2.57%)
HEM26 : 95.850s (-1.16%)
HEQ26 : 98.350s (-2.55%)
Cattle Look to Close Out May

Live cattle futures closed Thursday with contracts 52 cents to $1.67 in the red on the session. Preliminary open interest was down 1,627 contracts. Cash trade has been limited so far, with a few bids of...

LEV26 : 230.425s (-0.92%)
LEQ26 : 239.050s (-0.81%)
LEM26 : 248.250s (-0.60%)
GFU26 : 345.350s (-1.40%)
GFQ26 : 348.425s (-1.30%)
GFV26 : 342.025s (-1.43%)
Hogs Close with Strength on Thursday

Lean hog futures closed with most contracts steady to 90 cents in the green and June down 62 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.64 on Thursday afternoon, down $1 from the day prior....

HEN26 : 99.500s (-2.57%)
HEM26 : 95.850s (-1.16%)
HEQ26 : 98.350s (-2.55%)
Cattle Slip Lower on Thursday

Live cattle futures closed Thursday with contracts 52 cents to $1.67 in the red on the session. Cash trade has been limited so far, with a few bids of $253. Last week’s cash trade was at $260 to $265...

LEV26 : 230.425s (-0.92%)
LEQ26 : 239.050s (-0.81%)
LEM26 : 248.250s (-0.60%)
GFU26 : 345.350s (-1.40%)
GFQ26 : 348.425s (-1.30%)
GFV26 : 342.025s (-1.43%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 93.817
2nd Resistance Point 93.708
1st Resistance Point 93.542
Last Price 93.375s
1st Support Level 93.267
2nd Support Level 93.158
3rd Support Level 92.992

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52-Week High 101.650
Last Price 93.375s
Fibonacci 61.8% 91.088
Fibonacci 50% 87.825
Fibonacci 38.2% 84.562
52-Week Low 74.000

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