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Live Cattle Apr '26 (LEJ26)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Post Gains on Wednesday

Live cattle futures saw Wednesday trade close with gains of 97 cents to $1.17 in the front months. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,456 head offered and bids at $244-245. Feeder cattle futures posted midweek strength, though futures slipped off midday highs to close with gains of $1.20 to $2.17. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down 62 cents to $374.79 on February 24.

Cold Storage data from Tuesday afternoon showed a total of 434.9 million lbs of beef stocks as of January 31, down 4.44% from last year but slightly above the previous month. 

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Wednesday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel spread widening to $12.16. Choice boxes were up $1.80 to $379.23, while Select was $1.06 higher to $367.07. USDA estimated Wednesday’s federally inspected cattle slaughter at 110,000 head, taking the weekly total to 327,000 head. That is 12,000 head abov... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Live Cattle
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
$3,630/3,300
First Notice Date
04/06/26 (39 days)
Expiration Date
04/30/26 (63 days)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Apr '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Apr Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Feb 17, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
102,308 (-4,470)
180,661 (+511)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
150,433 (+8,003)
58,698 (+2,024)
Producers - Long / Short
36,418 (-5,238)
174,365 (-28)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
63,788 (+326)
4,194 (+97)
Managed Money - Long / Short
130,442 (+8,498)
15,390 (+85)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
19,991 (-495)
43,308 (+1,939)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
234.550 +2.44%
on 02/05/26
244.575 -1.76%
on 02/04/26
+3.350 (+1.41%)
since 01/23/26
3-Month
209.850 +14.50%
on 11/26/25
244.575 -1.76%
on 02/04/26
+31.700 (+15.20%)
since 11/25/25
52-Week
190.800 +25.93%
on 03/04/25
250.925 -4.24%
on 10/16/25
+44.075 (+22.46%)
since 02/25/25

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Cattle Post Gains on Wednesday

Live cattle futures saw Wednesday trade close with gains of 97 cents to $1.17 in the front months. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed...

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LEJ26 : 240.275s (+0.49%)
LEG26 : 246.000s (+0.40%)
GFJ26 : 364.025s (+0.50%)
GFH26 : 366.300s (+0.33%)
GFK26 : 360.650s (+0.61%)
Hogs Continue to Push Back Higher on Wednesday

Lean Hog Futures closed with 15 to 40 cent gains in the front months on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.21 on Wednesday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was 18 cents higher...

HEK26 : 100.700s (+0.20%)
HEJ26 : 96.200s (+0.42%)
HEM26 : 110.175s (+0.14%)
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Cattle Rallying on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are up $1.75 to $2.75 so far on Wednesday. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,456 head offered...

LEM26 : 236.700s (+0.49%)
LEJ26 : 240.275s (+0.49%)
LEG26 : 246.000s (+0.40%)
GFJ26 : 364.025s (+0.50%)
GFH26 : 366.300s (+0.33%)
GFK26 : 360.650s (+0.61%)
Hogs Extending Higher at Midday

Lean hog futures are showing slightly higher trade on Wednesday’s midday, up 10 to 37 cents at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.85 on Wednesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index...

HEK26 : 100.700s (+0.20%)
HEJ26 : 96.200s (+0.42%)
HEM26 : 110.175s (+0.14%)
Cattle Look to Wednesday Following Mixed Tuesday Trade

Live cattle futures posted mixed action on Tuesday, with contracts up a dime to 15 cents lower. Open interest was up 2,371 contracts on Tuesday, with the front two contracts dropping and OI rising in...

LEM26 : 236.700s (+0.49%)
LEJ26 : 240.275s (+0.49%)
LEG26 : 246.000s (+0.40%)
GFJ26 : 364.025s (+0.50%)
GFH26 : 366.300s (+0.33%)
GFK26 : 360.650s (+0.61%)
Hog Bulls Look to Extend Rally to Wednesday

Lean hog futures saw gains of $1.70 to $2.10 on Tuesday. Open interest suggests longs coming back in, rising 3,563 contracts. April was the only to see a drop in OI, down 2,006 contracts. USDA’s national...

HEK26 : 100.700s (+0.20%)
HEJ26 : 96.200s (+0.42%)
HEM26 : 110.175s (+0.14%)
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Hogs Rally on Tuesday

Lean hog futures saw gains of $1.70 to $2.10 on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Tuesday afternoon, with the 5-day rolling average at $89.82. The CME Lean Hog Index was 22...

HEK26 : 100.700s (+0.20%)
HEJ26 : 96.200s (+0.42%)
HEM26 : 110.175s (+0.14%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 244.283
2nd Resistance Point 243.092
1st Resistance Point 241.683
Last Price 240.275s
1st Support Level 239.083
2nd Support Level 237.892
3rd Support Level 236.483

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52-Week High 250.925
Last Price 240.275s
Fibonacci 61.8% 227.957
Fibonacci 50% 220.863
Fibonacci 38.2% 213.768
52-Week Low 190.800

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