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Live Cattle Aug '25 (LEQ25)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Extending Gains on Tuesday

Live cattle futures are trading with $2.32 to $4.20 gains in most contracts on Tuesday. Cash trade last week was centered around $246 across the country, with a few late sales of $248. Feeder cattle futures are up $1.30 to $4.20 in the front months on Tuesday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up 2 cents to $369.34 on April 24. The weekly OKC feeder cattle action showed mostly steady action on the 6,573 head sold.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were lower in the Tuesday morning, with the Chc/Sel at $1.89. Choice boxes were down 38 cents to $389.18, while Select was $1.31 lower at $387.29. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter at 106,000 head for Monday. That is up 9,000 head from last week and 1,733 head above the same week last year.  

Apr 26 Live Cattle  are at $252.750, up $2.325,

Jun 26 Live Cattle  are at $253.150, up $4.200,

Aug 26 Live Cattle  are at $248.825, up $3.450,

Apr 26 Feeder Cattle  are at $371.875, up $1.300

May 26 Feede... 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
08/04/25
Expiration Date
08/29/25 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Aug '25
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Aug Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 21, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
96,446 (-1,300)
182,558 (-6,312)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
156,520 (-1,057)
54,047 (+2,058)
Producers - Long / Short
28,252 (-2,857)
175,183 (-7,448)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
66,890 (+1,280)
6,071 (+859)
Managed Money - Long / Short
142,863 (-370)
10,047 (-347)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
13,657 (-687)
44,000 (+2,405)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
226.975 +6.58%
on 07/31/25
246.775 -1.98%
on 08/27/25
+12.175 (+5.30%)
since 07/29/25
3-Month
207.700 +16.47%
on 06/26/25
246.775 -1.98%
on 08/27/25
+31.825 (+15.15%)
since 05/29/25
52-Week
168.775 +43.33%
on 09/09/24
246.775 -1.98%
on 08/27/25
+68.675 (+39.64%)
since 08/28/24

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Cattle Look to Wednesday Trade with Cash Leading the Way

Live cattle futures posted Tuesday gains of $2.12 to $4.55. Open interest was up 8,650 contracts on Tuesday, suggesting new buying interest. Cash trade got kicked off early again this week, but on a higher,...

LEQ26 : 250.500 (+0.56%)
LEM26 : 255.150 (+0.65%)
LEJ26 : 255.500 (+1.12%)
GFK26 : 374.150 (+0.65%)
GFJ26 : 372.400 (+0.09%)
GFQ26 : 375.225 (+0.58%)
Hogs Shift Focus to Wednesday Trade

Lean hog futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts down 20 to 77 cents. Open interest was up 608 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.56 on Tuesday afternoon, up $2.32...

HEM26 : 102.525 (+0.54%)
HEK26 : 94.575 (+0.45%)
HEN26 : 104.925 (+0.48%)
Cattle Rally on Tuesday with Cash Strength

Live cattle futures posted Tuesday gains of $2.12 to $4.55. Cash trade got kicked off early again this week, but on a higher, note at $252 live and 395-396 dressed in the north. Southern action was still...

LEQ26 : 250.500 (+0.56%)
LEM26 : 255.150 (+0.65%)
LEJ26 : 255.500 (+1.12%)
GFK26 : 374.150 (+0.65%)
GFJ26 : 372.400 (+0.09%)
GFQ26 : 375.225 (+0.58%)
Hogs Slip Lower on Tuesday

Lean hog futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts down 20 to 77 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.56 on Tuesday afternoon, up $2.32 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog...

HEM26 : 102.525 (+0.54%)
HEK26 : 94.575 (+0.45%)
HEN26 : 104.925 (+0.48%)
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Cattle Extending Gains on Tuesday

Live cattle futures are trading with $2.32 to $4.20 gains in most contracts on Tuesday. Cash trade last week was centered around $246 across the country, with a few late sales of $248. Feeder cattle futures...

LEQ26 : 250.500 (+0.56%)
LEM26 : 255.150 (+0.65%)
LEJ26 : 255.500 (+1.12%)
GFK26 : 374.150 (+0.65%)
GFJ26 : 372.400 (+0.09%)
GFQ26 : 375.225 (+0.58%)
Hogs Looking at Mixed Trade on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are mixed at midday, with contracts up a dime to 40 cents lower. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.25 on Tuesday morning, up $1.93 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog...

HEM26 : 102.525 (+0.54%)
HEK26 : 94.575 (+0.45%)
HEN26 : 104.925 (+0.48%)
Corn Completes The ONE44 61.8% (450.00) to 61.8% Target at 473.00

Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.

ZCN26 : 477-2 (+0.37%)
Cattle Look to Tuesday Following Monday Rally

Live cattle futures were up $2.12 to $3.72 at the close on Monday. Open interest was up 3,518 contracts, suggesting new buying interest. Cash trade last week was centered around $246 across the country,...

LEQ26 : 250.500 (+0.56%)
LEM26 : 255.150 (+0.65%)
LEJ26 : 255.500 (+1.12%)
GFK26 : 374.150 (+0.65%)
GFJ26 : 372.400 (+0.09%)
GFQ26 : 375.225 (+0.58%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 248.950
2nd Resistance Point 246.100
1st Resistance Point 244.000
Last Price 241.900s
1st Support Level 239.050
2nd Support Level 236.200
3rd Support Level 234.100

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52-Week High 246.775
Last Price 241.900s
Fibonacci 61.8% 216.979
Fibonacci 50% 207.775
Fibonacci 38.2% 198.571
52-Week Low 168.775

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