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Live Cattle Feb '26 (LEG26)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Post Midweek Rally

Live cattle futures were in rally mode on Wednesday, with contracts up $2.60 to $5.10. Cash trade has seen some $260 sales in the South early this week, with northern trade at $408-410. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed $260-261.50 sales on 552 of the 1,104 head offered. Feeder cattle futures posted gains of $1.42 to $4.37 at the Wednesday close. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back down $1.48 to $374.37 on May 11. 

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were lower in the Wednesday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel spread back at a 12 cent premium to Choice. Choice boxes were down 75 cents to $389.98, while Select was $1.41 lower at $389.86. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter for Wednesday at 108,000 head, taking the weekly total to 318,000 head. That was up 5,000 head from last week but 20,727 head below the same week last year. 

Jun 26 Live Cattle  closed at $252.800, up $5.100,

Aug 26 Live Cattle  closed at $246.475, up $5.40... 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
02/09/26
Expiration Date
02/27/26 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 5, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
100,646 (-611)
189,682 (+1,946)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
165,391 (+7,882)
61,672 (+4,501)
Producers - Long / Short
31,762 (-986)
180,429 (+517)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
68,020 (+566)
8,389 (+1,620)
Managed Money - Long / Short
149,791 (+6,182)
11,773 (-276)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
15,600 (+1,700)
49,899 (+4,777)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
233.275 +4.60%
on 02/05/26
247.750 -1.51%
on 02/20/26
+8.400 (+3.57%)
since 01/27/26
3-Month
213.275 +14.41%
on 11/28/25
247.750 -1.51%
on 02/20/26
+31.075 (+14.59%)
since 11/26/25
52-Week
190.050 +28.39%
on 03/04/25
250.175 -2.47%
on 10/16/25
+48.350 (+24.71%)
since 02/27/25

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Cattle Post Midweek Rally

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GFK26 : 367.325s (+0.39%)
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Hogs Rallying on Wednesday

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HEM26 : 100.875s (+2.49%)
HEK26 : 90.900s (-0.03%)
HEN26 : 105.875s (+2.84%)
Cattle Back to Rally Mode on Wednesday

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LEV26 : 238.600s (+2.02%)
LEQ26 : 246.475s (+2.24%)
LEM26 : 252.800s (+2.06%)
GFQ26 : 360.925s (+1.23%)
GFK26 : 367.325s (+0.39%)
GFU26 : 357.975s (+1.16%)
Hogs Traders Look to Wednesday

Lean hog futures posted losses of 75 cents to $1.80 across most contracts on Tuesday, with May up a nickel. Open interest was up 4,306 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.19...

HEM26 : 100.875s (+2.49%)
HEK26 : 90.900s (-0.03%)
HEN26 : 105.875s (+2.84%)
Cattle Look to Wednesday Following Tuesday Losses

Live cattle futures posted $1.70 to $2.80 losses across most front months. Open interest suggested longs exiting, down 2,268 contracts Cash trade has been quiet this week, with a few bids of $260. Last...

LEV26 : 238.600s (+2.02%)
LEQ26 : 246.475s (+2.24%)
LEM26 : 252.800s (+2.06%)
GFQ26 : 360.925s (+1.23%)
GFK26 : 367.325s (+0.39%)
GFU26 : 357.975s (+1.16%)
Hogs Faces Tuesday Weakness

Lean hog futures posted losses of 75 cents to $1.80 across most contracts on Tuesday, with May up a nickel. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.19 on Tuesday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog...

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HEK26 : 90.900s (-0.03%)
HEN26 : 105.875s (+2.84%)
Cattle Fade Early Gains to Post Tuesday Losses

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LEV26 : 238.600s (+2.02%)
LEQ26 : 246.475s (+2.24%)
LEM26 : 252.800s (+2.06%)
GFQ26 : 360.925s (+1.23%)
GFK26 : 367.325s (+0.39%)
GFU26 : 357.975s (+1.16%)
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Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 251.467
2nd Resistance Point 248.783
1st Resistance Point 246.392
Last Price 244.000s
1st Support Level 241.317
2nd Support Level 238.633
3rd Support Level 236.242

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52-Week High 250.175
Last Price 244.000s
Fibonacci 61.8% 227.207
Fibonacci 50% 220.113
Fibonacci 38.2% 213.018
52-Week Low 190.050

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