Live Cattle Dec '26 (LEZ26)
Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary
Live cattle futures were up $2.12 to $3.72 at the close on Monday. Cash trade last week was centered around $246 across the country, with a few late sales of $248. Feeder cattle futures were busy rallying, with contracts up $2.95 to $6.55. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up 2 cents to $369.34 on April 24. The weekly OKC feeder cattle action has an estimated 6,500 head sold, with most trade holding steady from last week.Â
Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Monday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel at 96 cents. Choice boxes were up $2.56 to $389.56, while Select was $2.53 higher at $388.60. 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. Â
Apr 26 Live Cattle  closed at $250.425, up $2.125,
Jun 26 Live Cattle  closed at $248.950, up $3.725,
Aug 26 Live Cattle  closed at $245.375, up $3.725,
Apr 26 Feeder Cattle  closed at $370.575,... Read more
Barchart · Mon Apr 27, 5:12PM CDT
Live cattle futures were up $2.12 to $3.72 at the close on Monday. Cash trade last week was centered around $246 across the country, with a few late sales...
Barchart · Mon Apr 27, 5:12PM CDT
Lean hog futures were down 12 cents to up a 27 cents across the board on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.24 on Monday afternoon,...
Swift Trading Company · Mon Apr 27, 3:12PM CDT
Futures traders continued to narrow basis spreads starting off the week. Although not the best marketing price structure, it is improved greatly from...
Barchart · Mon Apr 27, 2:00PM CDT
Weather conditions, consumer concerns over still-high gas prices, and potential long-term implications from a DOJ investigation will move cattle and hog...
Barchart · Mon Apr 27, 12:22PM CDT
Live cattle futures are up $2.02 to $4.05 on Monday. Cash trade last week was centered around $246 across the country, with a few late sales of $248. Feeder...
Barchart · Mon Apr 27, 8:02PM CDT
As AppLovin has outperformed the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a highly optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects....
Barchart · Mon Apr 27, 7:23PM CDT
Although Tesla has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook about the stock’s prospects.
Barchart · Mon Apr 27, 6:30PM CDT
Newmont posted record Q1 2026 results amid higher realized gold prices of $4,900 per ounce and low AISC of $1,029 per ounce, while announcing a $6 billion...
Barchart · Mon Apr 27, 5:12PM CDT
Corn futures posted Monday gains of 1 ¼ to 5 ¾ cents across the board on Monday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 5 3/4 cents at...
Barchart · Mon Apr 27, 5:12PM CDT
The wheat complex saw strength across most contracts on Monday. Chicago SRW futures were 11 1/2 to 13 1/4 cents higher on the day. KC HRW futures were...
Barchart · Mon Apr 27, 5:12PM CDT
Live cattle futures were up $2.12 to $3.72 at the close on Monday. Cash trade last week was centered around $246 across the country, with a few late sales...
Barchart · Mon Apr 27, 5:12PM CDT
Soybeans were up 10 to 13 1/2 cents across the 2026 contracts on Monday, with deferreds up 5 to 9 ½ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price...
Barchart · Mon Apr 27, 5:12PM CDT
Lean hog futures were down 12 cents to up a 27 cents across the board on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.24 on Monday afternoon,...
