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Live Cattle Jun '26 (LEM26)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Slipping Back on Tuesday

Live cattle futures are showing 65 cent to $1.45 losses on the day. Last week’s cash trade was mostly $220-222 late across the country. Nothing has been reported for this week. Feeder cattle futures are trading with $1.10 to $2 losses at midday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down another $3.49 on August 28 to $329.31. The Monday OKC feeder cattle auction had 3,589 head for sale, with sales on feeders steers listed as steady and heifers steady to $5 lower. Calves were seen $8-15 lower.

Monday’s Crop Progress report showed the US pasture rating at 18% gd/ex, down 3 with the week prior. The Brugler500 index fell 7 points to 245.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Monday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel at $17.36. Choice boxes were up $2.20 at $378.02, with Select $2.17 higher to $360.66. USDA estimated the Monday Federally inspected cattle slaughter at 104,000 head. That is up 6,000 head from the previous Monday, and well above the same Monday last year (Lab... 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
$3,520/3,200
First Notice Date
06/08/26
Expiration Date
06/30/26 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Aug 25, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
106,003 (-875)
134,578 (-2,702)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
96,536 (+2,472)
60,690 (+6,210)
Producers - Long / Short
34,908 (-2,331)
129,240 (-2,661)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
69,969 (+1,186)
4,212 (-311)
Managed Money - Long / Short
84,341 (+2,471)
24,612 (+5,709)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
12,195 (+1)
36,078 (+501)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
243.700 +5.95%
on 06/04/26
258.250 -0.02%
on 06/30/26
+9.950 (+4.01%)
since 05/29/26
3-Month
239.750 +7.70%
on 03/31/26
258.250 -0.02%
on 06/30/26
+18.000 (+7.49%)
since 03/30/26
52-Week
199.825 +29.21%
on 07/02/25
258.250 -0.02%
on 06/30/26
+54.600 (+26.82%)
since 06/30/25

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XXF27 : 9,204 (+1.46%)
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Lean hog futures are trading with contracts up a dime to down a nickel in the front months on Tuesday’s midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $89.64 on Tuesday morning, up 99 cents...

HEZ26 : 74.000s (-0.20%)
HEV26 : 83.650s (-0.03%)
HEG27 : 76.275s (-0.33%)
Cattle Slipping Back on Tuesday

Live cattle futures are showing 65 cent to $1.45 losses on the day. Last week’s cash trade was mostly $220-222 late across the country. Nothing has been reported for this week. Feeder cattle futures...

LEG27 : 214.925s (-0.72%)
LEZ26 : 213.375s (-0.56%)
LEV26 : 212.075s (-0.28%)
GFV26 : 315.400s (-0.51%)
GFU26 : 320.350s (-0.34%)
GFX26 : 308.525s (-0.61%)
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Hogs Look to Tuesday Following Monday Rally

Lean hog futures were in rally mode to round out August trade, with gains of 95 cents to $1.85 at midday. Open interest was up 573 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $88.73 on...

HEZ26 : 74.000s (-0.20%)
HEV26 : 83.650s (-0.03%)
HEG27 : 76.275s (-0.33%)
Cattle Look to New Month of Trade

Live cattle futures saw strength of 45 to 95 cents on Monday, with August expiring up $1.50 at $220.75. Open interest was up 4,168 contracts on Monday. Last week’s cash trade was mostly $220-222 late...

LEG27 : 214.925s (-0.72%)
LEZ26 : 213.375s (-0.56%)
LEV26 : 212.075s (-0.28%)
GFV26 : 315.400s (-0.51%)
GFU26 : 320.350s (-0.34%)
GFX26 : 308.525s (-0.61%)
Hogs Rally to Close Out August

Lean hog futures were in rally mode to round out August trade, with gains of 95 cents to $1.85 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $88.73 on Monday afternoon, down 84 cents from...

HEZ26 : 74.000s (-0.20%)
HEV26 : 83.650s (-0.03%)
HEG27 : 76.275s (-0.33%)
Cattle Bounce into the End of the Month

Live cattle futures posted gains of 45 to 95 cents on Monday, with August expiring up $1.50 at $220.75. Last week’s cash trade was mostly $220-222 late across the country. Feeder cattle futures saw contracts...

LEG27 : 214.925s (-0.72%)
LEZ26 : 213.375s (-0.56%)
LEV26 : 212.075s (-0.28%)
GFV26 : 315.400s (-0.51%)
GFU26 : 320.350s (-0.34%)
GFX26 : 308.525s (-0.61%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 266.550
2nd Resistance Point 262.400
1st Resistance Point 260.300
Last Price 258.200s
1st Support Level 254.050
2nd Support Level 249.900
3rd Support Level 247.800

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52-Week High 258.250
Last Price 258.200s
Fibonacci 61.8% 235.932
Fibonacci 50% 229.038
Fibonacci 38.2% 222.143
52-Week Low 199.825

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