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Live Cattle Aug '27 (LEQ27)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Closes Mostly Higher on Friday

Live cattle futures posted Friday gains of 35 to 50 cents in the front months, with August down a nickel this week. Cash trade has picked up this week at $235 live and $370 dressed (North) across the country. Feeder cattle futures were $2.95 to $3.65 higher on the day, with August up $3.625. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back up $4.43 on August 6 to $357.36.  

The Friday Commitment of Traders report showed managed money trimming back another 456 contracts from their net long in live cattle futures and options to 66,067 contracts as of Tuesday. In feeder cattle futures and options spec funds were adding 1,182 contracts to the net long as of 8/4 to 8,605 contracts.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Friday afternoon report. Choice boxes were up 50 cents at $364.36 with Select $2.59 higher to $352.37. The Chc/Sel spread narrowed to $11.99. USDA’s Federally inspected cattle slaughter for this week was estimated at 509,000 head. That is down 3,000 head from the... 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
08/09/27 (365 days)
Expiration Date
08/31/27 (387 days)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Aug '27
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Aug Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Aug 4, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
112,888 (+641)
148,627 (-1,009)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
97,639 (-1,167)
54,051 (-432)
Producers - Long / Short
42,526 (+1,065)
139,435 (-1,011)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
68,414 (-208)
7,244 (+218)
Managed Money - Long / Short
83,238 (-1,669)
18,272 (+390)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
14,401 (+502)
35,779 (-822)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
207.900 +2.36%
on 07/27/26
226.300 -5.97%
on 07/09/26
-13.450 (-5.94%)
since 07/07/26
3-Month
207.900 +2.36%
on 07/27/26
231.900 -8.24%
on 06/25/26
-15.800 (-6.91%)
since 05/07/26

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LEQ26 : 231.700s (+0.21%)
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GFQ26 : 351.650s (+1.03%)
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HEQ26 : 95.500s (unch)
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Cattle Posting Mixed Trade at Midday

Live cattle futures are closing out the week with $1.22 to $2 losses on Friday. Cash trade has picked up this week at $235 live and $370 dressed (North) across the country. Feeder cattle futures are trading...

LEZ26 : 224.150s (-0.10%)
LEV26 : 225.275s (+0.16%)
LEQ26 : 231.700s (+0.21%)
GFU26 : 345.225s (+1.07%)
GFQ26 : 351.650s (+1.03%)
GFV26 : 334.925s (+0.90%)
Hogs Posting Mixed Trade on Friday’s Midday

Lean hog futures are posting Friday mixed trade, with contracts down a nickel to 40 cents higher so far at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $975.75.30 on Friday morning The CME...

HEV26 : 82.225s (+0.61%)
HEQ26 : 95.500s (unch)
HEZ26 : 73.575s (+0.48%)
Cattle Look to Friday, After Falling on Thursday

Live cattle futures reverted lower on Thursday, as contracts were down $2.95 to $4.55 across the board. Cash trade picked up on Thursday, with most trade at $235 live and $370 dressed (North) across the...

LEZ26 : 224.150s (-0.10%)
LEV26 : 225.275s (+0.16%)
LEQ26 : 231.700s (+0.21%)
GFU26 : 345.225s (+1.07%)
GFQ26 : 351.650s (+1.03%)
GFV26 : 334.925s (+0.90%)
Hog Traders Look to Friday, as Pork Gives into Pressure

Lean hog futures closed the Thursday session with contracts down 95 cents to $1.42. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $98.30 on Thursday afternoon, down 71 cents from the day prior. The...

HEV26 : 82.225s (+0.61%)
HEQ26 : 95.500s (unch)
HEZ26 : 73.575s (+0.48%)
Hogs Face Pressure on Thursday, as Pork Prices Fall

Lean hog futures closed the Thursday session with contracts down 95 cents to $1.42. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $98.30 on Thursday afternoon, down 71 cents from the day prior. The...

HEV26 : 82.225s (+0.61%)
HEQ26 : 95.500s (unch)
HEZ26 : 73.575s (+0.48%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 217.783
2nd Resistance Point 215.967
1st Resistance Point 214.383
Last Price 212.800s
1st Support Level 210.983
2nd Support Level 209.167
3rd Support Level 207.583

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52-Week High 235.575
Fibonacci 61.8% 225.003
Fibonacci 50% 221.737
Fibonacci 38.2% 218.472
Last Price 212.800s
52-Week Low 207.900

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