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Lean Hogs Dec '25 (HEZ25)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Look to Friday Trade

Lean hog futures rounded out the Thursday trade with contracts 20 to 82 cents higher. Open interest was up 2,602 contracts, suggesting modest new buying. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Thursday afternoon due to thinner volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 54 cents on April 21 at $91.05.

Weekly Export Sales data showed a total of just 16,127 MT of pork sold in the week of 4/16, a calendar year low. Mexico was the buyer of 8,900 MT, with 3,300 MT sold to South Korea.  Shipments were pegged at 38,177 MT, a 3-week high. The top destination was Mexico at 17,300 MT, with 4,900 MT headed to Japan. 

USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Thursday PM report was down 73 cents at $97.82 per cwt. The rib and ham primals were the only reported lower. USDA estimated Thursday’s federally inspected hog slaughter at 490,000 head, taking the week’s total to 1.966 million head. That is down 2,000 head from the previous week and 183,932 head above the same week last... 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
12/12/25
Expiration Date
12/12/25 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Lean Hogs Dec '25
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 14, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
117,396 (+2,958)
148,653 (-6,055)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
116,981 (-7,549)
78,929 (+860)
Producers - Long / Short
38,191 (+3,590)
133,793 (-5,815)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
76,954 (-282)
12,609 (+110)
Managed Money - Long / Short
103,827 (-6,358)
25,796 (+4,337)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
13,154 (-1,191)
53,133 (-3,477)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
77.350 +7.72%
on 11/24/25
83.650 -0.39%
on 12/12/25
+2.700 (+3.35%)
since 11/12/25
3-Month
77.350 +7.72%
on 11/24/25
91.525 -8.96%
on 09/26/25
-5.300 (-5.98%)
since 09/12/25
52-Week
66.950 +24.46%
on 04/09/25
91.525 -8.96%
on 09/26/25
+10.825 (+14.93%)
since 12/12/24

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Hogs Look to Friday Trade

Lean hog futures rounded out the Thursday trade with contracts 20 to 82 cents higher. Open interest was up 2,602 contracts, suggesting modest new buying. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported...

HEM26 : 102.825 (-0.60%)
HEK26 : 95.225 (-0.44%)
HEN26 : 105.975 (-0.42%)
Cattle Look to Close Out the Week Following Thursday Bounce

Live cattle futures saw 22 cent to $1.05 gains to close out the Thursday session. Cash trade this week has been centered around $246 across the country. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle Exchange showed...

LEQ26 : 241.500 (+0.56%)
LEM26 : 244.900 (+0.57%)
LEJ26 : 248.750 (+0.68%)
GFK26 : 360.950 (+0.58%)
GFJ26 : 367.500 (+0.24%)
GFQ26 : 361.925 (+0.72%)
Cattle Close Higher on Thursday

Live cattle futures saw 22 cent to $1.05 gains to close out the Thursday session. Cash trade this week has been centered around $246 across the country. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle Exchange showed...

LEQ26 : 241.500 (+0.56%)
LEM26 : 244.900 (+0.57%)
LEJ26 : 248.750 (+0.68%)
GFK26 : 360.950 (+0.58%)
GFJ26 : 367.500 (+0.24%)
GFQ26 : 361.925 (+0.72%)
Hogs Extend Rebound on Thursday

Lean hog futures rounded out the Thursday trade with contracts 20 to 82 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Thursday afternoon due to thinner volume. The CME Lean Hog Index...

HEM26 : 102.825 (-0.60%)
HEK26 : 95.225 (-0.44%)
HEN26 : 105.975 (-0.42%)
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YKN26 : 11,420s (-0.39%)
HEM26 : 102.825 (-0.60%)
GFQ26 : 361.925 (+0.72%)
LEM26 : 244.900 (+0.57%)
Hogs Trading with Gains on Thursday

Lean hog futures are up 15 to 60 cents in the front months on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Thursday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 54 cents on April 21 at $91.05....

HEM26 : 102.825 (-0.60%)
HEK26 : 95.225 (-0.44%)
HEN26 : 105.975 (-0.42%)
Cattle Posting Midday Gains

Live cattle futures are up 55 cents to $1.05 in the front months on Thursday. Cash trade this week has been centered around $246 across the country. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle Exchange showed $246-247...

LEQ26 : 241.500 (+0.56%)
LEM26 : 244.900 (+0.57%)
LEJ26 : 248.750 (+0.68%)
GFK26 : 360.950 (+0.58%)
GFJ26 : 367.500 (+0.24%)
GFQ26 : 361.925 (+0.72%)
Cattle Look to Rebound from Recent Weakness

Live cattle futures pulled off the early session lows on Wednesday, still closing with losses of 40 cents to $1.32. Open interest suggested a rotation of ownership, down just 949 contracts. Early cash...

LEQ26 : 241.500 (+0.56%)
LEM26 : 244.900 (+0.57%)
LEJ26 : 248.750 (+0.68%)
GFK26 : 360.950 (+0.58%)
GFJ26 : 367.500 (+0.24%)
GFQ26 : 361.925 (+0.72%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 83.967
2nd Resistance Point 83.808
1st Resistance Point 83.567
Last Price 83.325s
1st Support Level 83.167
2nd Support Level 83.008
3rd Support Level 82.767

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52-Week High 91.525
Last Price 83.325s
Fibonacci 61.8% 82.137
Fibonacci 50% 79.238
Fibonacci 38.2% 76.338
52-Week Low 66.950

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