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Lean Hogs Oct '26 (HEV26)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Look to Thursday Action Following Wednesday Gains

Lean hog futures saw gains of 20 to 75 cents across most contracts, with August the exception, down a nickel. Open interest was up 199 contracts on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $101.08 Wednesday afternoon, up 86 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 48 cents higher on July 20 at $96.64. 

USDA’s pork carcass cutout value was $1.32 lower in the Wednesday PM report, at $103.50. The loin, butt, and picnic were the only primals reported higher. USDA estimated federally inspected hog slaughter for Wednesday was 479,000 head, with the week to date total at 1.38 million head. That is 20,000 head below the week prior and 17,913 head shy of the same week last year.

Aug 26 Hogs  closed at $101.450, down $0.050,

Oct 26 Hogs  closed at $88.350, up $0.225

Dec 26 Hogs  closed at $79.825, up $0.575,

On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any... 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
$1,650/1,500
First Notice Date
10/14/26 (83 days)
Expiration Date
10/14/26 (83 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jul 14, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
124,457 (-6,450)
61,304 (-7,335)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
62,355 (-5,060)
127,583 (-4,253)
Producers - Long / Short
45,785 (-2,657)
55,518 (-2,101)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
76,702 (+1,924)
3,816 (+483)
Managed Money - Long / Short
47,762 (-6,802)
90,943 (-4,011)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
14,593 (+1,742)
36,640 (-242)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
80.125 +9.42%
on 06/25/26
89.000 -1.49%
on 07/22/26
+6.475 (+7.97%)
since 06/23/26
3-Month
79.775 +9.90%
on 06/17/26
92.500 -5.22%
on 05/13/26
-4.275 (-4.65%)
since 04/23/26
52-Week
79.675 +10.04%
on 07/30/25
94.400 -7.12%
on 03/10/26
+7.000 (+8.68%)
since 07/23/25

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Hogs Look to Thursday Action Following Wednesday Gains

Lean hog futures saw gains of 20 to 75 cents across most contracts, with August the exception, down a nickel. Open interest was up 199 contracts on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported...

HEV26 : 87.925 (-0.48%)
HEQ26 : 100.925 (-0.52%)
HEZ26 : 79.350 (-0.60%)
Cattle Bears Maintain Control as Traders Look to Thursday

Live cattle futures continued the liquidation, with contracts down $3.02 to $4.10 across the board. Futures hit fresh 2026 lows on the day. Open interest was up 1,893 contracts, implying new selling interest....

LEZ26 : 220.550 (+0.80%)
LEV26 : 221.275 (+0.95%)
LEQ26 : 225.025 (+0.82%)
GFU26 : 339.175 (+0.88%)
GFQ26 : 343.250 (+0.61%)
GFV26 : 333.125 (+0.99%)
Hogs Continue Steady Rally to Wednesday

Lean hog futures saw gains of 20 to 75 cents across most contracts, with August the exception, down a nickel. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $101.08 Wednesday afternoon, up 86 cents from...

HEV26 : 87.925 (-0.48%)
HEQ26 : 100.925 (-0.52%)
HEZ26 : 79.350 (-0.60%)
Cattle Hit Fresh Lows as Selling Resumes on Wednesday

Live cattle futures continued the liquidation, with contracts down $3.02 to $4.10 across the board. Futures hit fresh 2026 lows on the day. Cash trade saw a few $230-232 sales on Wednesday, though there...

LEZ26 : 220.550 (+0.80%)
LEV26 : 221.275 (+0.95%)
LEQ26 : 225.025 (+0.82%)
GFU26 : 339.175 (+0.88%)
GFQ26 : 343.250 (+0.61%)
GFV26 : 333.125 (+0.99%)
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Hogs Extending Climb to Wednesday’s Midday

Lean hog futures are posting modest Wednesday gains of 2 to 70 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $101.04 Wednesday morning, up $2.91 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

HEV26 : 87.925 (-0.48%)
HEQ26 : 100.925 (-0.52%)
HEZ26 : 79.350 (-0.60%)
Cattle Resuming Selling on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are falling lower on Wednesday, with contracts down $2.40 to $3.10 lower at midday. Cash trade has yet to get kicked of this week as last week settled in at $238-240 in the north, with...

LEZ26 : 220.550 (+0.80%)
LEV26 : 221.275 (+0.95%)
LEQ26 : 225.025 (+0.82%)
GFU26 : 339.175 (+0.88%)
GFQ26 : 343.250 (+0.61%)
GFV26 : 333.125 (+0.99%)
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Cattle Look to Midweek Trade as Beef Tries to Find Footing

Live cattle futures rounded out the Tuesday Session with mixed trade, a contracts were up 15 cents to 10 cents lower. Cash trade has yet to get kicked of this week with Monday compiling showlists. Last...

LEZ26 : 220.550 (+0.80%)
LEV26 : 221.275 (+0.95%)
LEQ26 : 225.025 (+0.82%)
GFU26 : 339.175 (+0.88%)
GFQ26 : 343.250 (+0.61%)
GFV26 : 333.125 (+0.99%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 89.767
2nd Resistance Point 89.383
1st Resistance Point 88.867
Last Price 87.925
1st Support Level 87.967
2nd Support Level 87.583
3rd Support Level 87.067

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52-Week High 94.400
Fibonacci 61.8% 88.775
Last Price 87.925
Fibonacci 50% 87.038
Fibonacci 38.2% 85.300
52-Week Low 79.675

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