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Feeder Cattle Apr '26 (GFJ26)

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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Close with Thursday Gains as Cash Trade Looks Firmer

Live cattle futures posted gains of 77 cent to $1.27 at the Thursday close. Cash trade saw some light trade at $246 in the South, steady to up $1 from last week. The Thursday morning Central Stockyards Fed Cattle Exchange online auction saw $244-244.50 bids, though no sales on the 970 head offered. Feeder cattle futures found strength into Thursday’s close, with gains of $1.85 to $2.60 across the board. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back down 45 cents to $364.10 on April 8.

USDA’s Export Sales report showed 17,408 MT of beef sold in the week of 4/2, the third largest so far in the calendar year. South Korea and Japan were the largest buyers of 6,100 MT each. Shipments were the lowest in 4 week at 13,321 MT. The largest destination was South Korea at 4,600 MT, with 3,800 MT to Japan.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were mixed in the Thursday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel still at an inverted 48 cents. Choice boxes were up $1.43 to $31.09, while Select was 70 cents lowe... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Feeder Cattle
Contract Size
50,000 pounds
Tick Size
0.00025 per pound ($12.50 per contract)
Trading Hours
8:30a.m. - 1:05p.m. (Settles 1:00p.m.) CST
Exchange
CME
Point Value
$500
Margin/Maintenance
$6,600/6,000
First Notice Date
04/30/26 (21 days)
Expiration Date
04/30/26 (21 days)

Seasonal Chart

Feeder Cattle Apr '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Apr Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 31, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
13,284 (-1,224)
16,767 (-212)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
31,692 (+3,042)
20,747 (+576)
Producers - Long / Short
7,002 (-508)
14,001 (-241)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
4,461 (-597)
945 (+148)
Managed Money - Long / Short
27,486 (+2,739)
6,639 (+1,454)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
4,206 (+303)
14,108 (-878)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
339.800 +9.63%
on 03/12/26
374.975 -0.65%
on 04/06/26
+25.975 (+7.50%)
since 03/09/26
3-Month
339.800 +9.63%
on 03/12/26
374.975 -0.65%
on 04/06/26
+19.475 (+5.52%)
since 01/09/26

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LEJ26 : 249.775s (+0.31%)
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GFJ26 : 372.525s (+0.50%)
GFQ26 : 370.125s (+0.59%)
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HEK26 : 95.900s (-0.49%)
HEJ26 : 90.675s (+0.53%)
HEM26 : 104.125s (-0.50%)
Hogs Holding Steady on Thursday

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HEK26 : 95.900s (-0.49%)
HEJ26 : 90.675s (+0.53%)
HEM26 : 104.125s (-0.50%)
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LEQ26 : 243.350s (+0.38%)
LEM26 : 247.200s (+0.52%)
LEJ26 : 249.775s (+0.31%)
GFK26 : 370.425s (+0.66%)
GFJ26 : 372.525s (+0.50%)
GFQ26 : 370.125s (+0.59%)
WASDE

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KOM26 : 4,676 (+0.71%)
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Cattle Look to Thursday After Holding Higher on Wednesday

Live cattle futures saw gains of a nickel in August to $1.30 in some deferred contracts on Wednesday. Open interest was down 3,079 contracts. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, with sales...

LEQ26 : 243.350s (+0.38%)
LEM26 : 247.200s (+0.52%)
LEJ26 : 249.775s (+0.31%)
GFK26 : 370.425s (+0.66%)
GFJ26 : 372.525s (+0.50%)
GFQ26 : 370.125s (+0.59%)
Hogs Look to Thursday Following Weaker Midweek Action

Lean hog futures were weaker on Wednesday, as contracts closed with losses of a dime in some deferreds to $2.40 in June. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Wednesday afternoon due to...

HEK26 : 95.900s (-0.49%)
HEJ26 : 90.675s (+0.53%)
HEM26 : 104.125s (-0.50%)
Hogs Fall Lower on Wednesday

Lean hog futures were weaker on Wednesday, as contracts closed with losses of a dime in some deferreds to $2.40 in June. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Wednesday afternoon due to...

HEK26 : 95.900s (-0.49%)
HEJ26 : 90.675s (+0.53%)
HEM26 : 104.125s (-0.50%)
Cattle Push Higher into Wednesday’s Close

Live cattle futures saw gains of a nickel in August to $1.30 in some deferred contracts on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, with sales at $245-246 last week. The Central Stockyards...

LEQ26 : 243.350s (+0.38%)
LEM26 : 247.200s (+0.52%)
LEJ26 : 249.775s (+0.31%)
GFK26 : 370.425s (+0.66%)
GFJ26 : 372.525s (+0.50%)
GFQ26 : 370.125s (+0.59%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 377.558
2nd Resistance Point 375.242
1st Resistance Point 373.883
Last Price 372.525s
1st Support Level 370.208
2nd Support Level 367.892
3rd Support Level 366.533

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52-Week High 378.450
Last Price 372.525s
Fibonacci 61.8% 339.180
Fibonacci 50% 327.050
Fibonacci 38.2% 314.920
52-Week Low 275.650

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