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Live Cattle Apr '25 (LEJ25)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Fade Early Gains to Post Tuesday Losses

Live cattle futures posted $1.70 to $2.80 losses across most front months. Cash trade has been quiet this week, with a few bids of $260. Last week settled in at $256-260, with southern action $256-258 and northern trade at $258-260. Feeder cattle futures closed Tuesday with contracts down $2.50 to $7.30 on the session. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back down $1.48 to $374.37 on May 11.

The Tuesday APHIS update on the New World Screwworm showed a total of 1,701 active cases of in Mexico as of Monday. There were 139 active cases in the bordering state of Tamaulipas (7 within a range of 96-97 miles of the US border), 51 active in Nuevo Leon (14 within a range of 79-99 miles of the US border), and 15 in Coahuila.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Tuesday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel spread at a 54 cent premium to Select. Choice boxes were down 49 cents to $390.73, while Select was 22 cents lower at $391.27. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaug... 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
04/07/25
Expiration Date
04/30/25 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Apr '25
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Apr 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
197.750 +9.10%
on 04/09/25
217.675 -0.88%
on 04/30/25
+6.925 (+3.32%)
since 03/28/25
3-Month
189.500 +13.85%
on 03/04/25
217.675 -0.88%
on 04/30/25
+14.250 (+7.07%)
since 01/30/25
52-Week
175.525 +22.92%
on 08/21/24
217.675 -0.88%
on 04/30/25
+27.700 (+14.73%)
since 04/30/24

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Cattle Fade Early Gains to Post Tuesday Losses

Live cattle futures posted $1.70 to $2.80 losses across most front months. Cash trade has been quiet this week, with a few bids of $260. Last week settled in at $256-260, with southern action $256-258...

LEV26 : 233.875s (-1.18%)
LEQ26 : 241.075s (-1.02%)
LEM26 : 247.700s (-0.68%)
GFQ26 : 356.550s (-1.59%)
GFK26 : 365.900s (-0.68%)
GFU26 : 353.875s (-1.74%)
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...

HEM26 : 98.425s (-1.80%)
HEK26 : 90.925s (+0.06%)
HEN26 : 102.950s (-1.62%)
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain

WASDE Report Sends the Grains Higher - Nervous Livestock Markets Dive Lower

Shootin' the Bull about inflicting casualties

Today's market venue is not for the faint of heart.  Massive volatility and price expanse are expected to inflict heavy casualties in the cattle industry.

Will Beef and Pork Futures Rally as the 2026 Grilling Season Arrives?

The 2026 peak grilling season begins at the end of this month, and cattle prices are near record highs. Lean hogs are trading near $1 per pound and could have upside potential as demand increases in the...

HEM26 : 98.425s (-1.80%)
LEQ26 : 241.075s (-1.02%)
LEM26 : 247.700s (-0.68%)
COW : 39.87 (-1.81%)
GFQ26 : 356.550s (-1.59%)
HEQ26 : 103.975s (-1.63%)
Cattle Posting Tuesday Losses

Live cattle futures are slipping back 17 cents to $1.42 so far at midday. Cash trade has been quiet this week, with a few southern bids of $260. Last week settled in at $256-260, with southern action $256-258...

LEV26 : 233.875s (-1.18%)
LEQ26 : 241.075s (-1.02%)
LEM26 : 247.700s (-0.68%)
GFQ26 : 356.550s (-1.59%)
GFK26 : 365.900s (-0.68%)
GFU26 : 353.875s (-1.74%)
Hogs Falling Back on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are down 12 to $1.52 in most contracts on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.93 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 38 cents on May 8 at...

HEM26 : 98.425s (-1.80%)
HEK26 : 90.925s (+0.06%)
HEN26 : 102.950s (-1.62%)
WASDE

WASDE - 2026-05-12

KGN26 : 0.8632s (-1.65%)
ZSN26 : 1226-2 (-0.04%)
KIF27 : 335.00s (unch)
XBQ26 : 221.50s (+1.61%)
KON26 : 4,418 (-1.41%)
SWQ26 : 441.70s (+1.01%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.6596 (+1.12%)
ZON26 : 367-2 (+1.38%)
BJM26 : 1.6780 (unch)
ZMN26 : 330.9 (+0.76%)
MLU26 : 216.50s (+3.96%)
ZCN26 : 479-6 (-0.05%)
Hogs Look to Tuesday Following Monday Rally

Lean hog futures posted gains of 27 cents to $1.60 across the board on Monday. Open interest was up 708 contracts, suggesting a rotation of ownership, with 11,455 contracts rolling out of June. USDA’s...

HEM26 : 98.425s (-1.80%)
HEK26 : 90.925s (+0.06%)
HEN26 : 102.950s (-1.62%)
Cattle Look to Tuesday Trade as Lower Tariffs Put on Pause

Live cattle futures closed Monday with contracts up 50 cents in front month June, but other contracts 55 cents lower to down $1.92. Open interest was down 5,729 contracts, with 13,165 rolling out of June....

LEV26 : 233.875s (-1.18%)
LEQ26 : 241.075s (-1.02%)
LEM26 : 247.700s (-0.68%)
GFQ26 : 356.550s (-1.59%)
GFK26 : 365.900s (-0.68%)
GFU26 : 353.875s (-1.74%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 218.958
2nd Resistance Point 218.317
1st Resistance Point 217.033
Last Price 215.750s
1st Support Level 215.108
2nd Support Level 214.467
3rd Support Level 213.183

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52-Week High 217.675
Last Price 215.750s
Fibonacci 61.8% 201.574
Fibonacci 50% 196.600
Fibonacci 38.2% 191.626
52-Week Low 175.525

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