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Live Cattle Apr '26 (LEJ26)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Fall into Tuesday’s Close

Live cattle futures were down 20 to 80 cents across most contracts on Tuesday. Cash trade was quiet on Monday, after settling in last week at $240-244 in the north and $242-245 in the south. Feeder cattle futures were $1 to $2.67 lower on Tuesday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back down 83 cents to $373.83 on February 6.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were mixed in the Tuesday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel spread widening back out to $4.65. Choice boxes were down 21 cents to $367.55, while Select was $2.45 lower at $362.90. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter for Tuesday at 116,000 head, with the weekly total at 223,000 head. That is even with last week and 4,183 head above the same week last year. 

Feb 26 Live Cattle  closed at $239.100, down $0.200,

Apr 26 Live Cattle  closed at $237.425, down $0.775,

Jun 26 Live Cattle  closed at $233.800, down $0.525,

Mar 26 Feeder Cattle  closed at $364.775, down $2.675,

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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 (54 days)
Expiration Date
04/30/26 (78 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Feb 3, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
108,319 (-1,011)
187,976 (+1,120)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
151,701 (+3,913)
59,852 (+1,042)
Producers - Long / Short
43,835 (-936)
179,009 (+1,401)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
62,295 (+391)
6,778 (+185)
Managed Money - Long / Short
126,320 (+5,021)
14,549 (-2,351)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
25,381 (-1,108)
45,303 (+3,393)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
231.275 +2.66%
on 01/16/26
244.575 -2.92%
on 02/04/26
+2.750 (+1.17%)
since 01/09/26
3-Month
205.525 +15.52%
on 11/25/25
244.575 -2.92%
on 02/04/26
+10.450 (+4.60%)
since 11/10/25
52-Week
190.200 +24.83%
on 02/11/25
250.925 -5.38%
on 10/16/25
+45.325 (+23.59%)
since 02/10/25

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Hogs Post Weakness on Tuesday

Lean hog futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts 25 cents to $1.25 lower. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $87.74 on Tuesday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was 11 cents lower...

HEJ26 : 95.500s (-1.27%)
HEG26 : 86.850s (-0.29%)
HEK26 : 99.525s (-0.85%)
Cattle Fall into Tuesday’s Close

Live cattle futures were down 20 to 80 cents across most contracts on Tuesday. Cash trade was quiet on Monday, after settling in last week at $240-244 in the north and $242-245 in the south. Feeder cattle...

LEM26 : 233.800s (-0.22%)
LEJ26 : 237.425s (-0.33%)
LEG26 : 239.100s (-0.08%)
GFJ26 : 361.275s (-0.53%)
GFH26 : 364.775s (-0.73%)
GFK26 : 356.775s (-0.28%)
Chart of the Day - April Live Cattle

As bulls struggle with momentum, a short-term move lower seems likely

LEJ26 : 237.425s (-0.33%)
Shootin' the Bull about being satisfied

I noted a cartoon seen recently in which it shows a small line of people to buy silver at $30.00 and a great increase in buyers at $100.00.

Cattle Slipping Lower on Tuesday

Live cattle are posting 17 to 95 cent losses in the front months on Tuesday. There were no deliveries issued against February live cattle on first notice day on Monday. Cash trade was quiet on Monday,...

LEM26 : 233.800s (-0.22%)
LEJ26 : 237.425s (-0.33%)
LEG26 : 239.100s (-0.08%)
GFJ26 : 361.275s (-0.53%)
GFH26 : 364.775s (-0.73%)
GFK26 : 356.775s (-0.28%)
Hogs Weakness Extending to Tuesday

Lean hog futures are trading with 25 to 92 cent losses across the front months on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $84.92 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was 11 cents...

HEJ26 : 95.500s (-1.27%)
HEG26 : 86.850s (-0.29%)
HEK26 : 99.525s (-0.85%)
WASDE

WASDE - 2026-02-10

KGH26 : 0.6159s (-0.03%)
ZSH26 : 1118-6 (-0.33%)
KIH26 : 307.00 (unch)
XBM26 : 189.25 (unch)
KOJ26 : 4,061s (-0.83%)
SWK26 : 404.00 (-1.34%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.6630 (-0.20%)
ZOH26 : 303-0 (+0.17%)
BJH26 : 1.5800 (+0.51%)
ZMH26 : 300.8 (unch)
MLK26 : 190.25 (+0.66%)
ZCH26 : 429-0 (+0.06%)
Cattle Look to Tuesday, Following Slight Monday Gains

Live cattle saw gains of 45 cents to $1.55 across the nearbys at the close on Monday. There were no deliveries issued against February live cattle on first notice day on Monday. Cash trade was quiet on...

LEM26 : 233.800s (-0.22%)
LEJ26 : 237.425s (-0.33%)
LEG26 : 239.100s (-0.08%)
GFJ26 : 361.275s (-0.53%)
GFH26 : 364.775s (-0.73%)
GFK26 : 356.775s (-0.28%)
Hogs Post Monday Weakness

Lean hog futures were under pressure on Monday, with contracts closing 27 cents to $1.22 lower. Open interest suggested net new selling, down 2,188 contracts on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price...

HEJ26 : 95.500s (-1.27%)
HEG26 : 86.850s (-0.29%)
HEK26 : 99.525s (-0.85%)
Cattle Hold onto Slight Monday Gains

Live cattle posted gains of 45 cents to $1.55 across the nearbys on Monday. There were no deliveries issued against February live cattle on first norite day on Monday. Cash trade settled in last week at...

LEM26 : 233.800s (-0.22%)
LEJ26 : 237.425s (-0.33%)
LEG26 : 239.100s (-0.08%)
GFJ26 : 361.275s (-0.53%)
GFH26 : 364.775s (-0.73%)
GFK26 : 356.775s (-0.28%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 240.533
2nd Resistance Point 239.742
1st Resistance Point 238.583
Last Price 237.425s
1st Support Level 236.633
2nd Support Level 235.842
3rd Support Level 234.683

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52-Week High 250.925
Last Price 237.425s
Fibonacci 61.8% 227.728
Fibonacci 50% 220.563
Fibonacci 38.2% 213.397
52-Week Low 190.200

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