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Lean Hogs Jul '26 (HEN26)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Trading with Gains on Thursday

Lean hog futures are up 15 to 60 cents in the front months on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Thursday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 54 cents on April 21 at $91.05. 

Weekly Export Sales data showed a total of just 16,127 MT of pork sold in the week of 4/16, a calendar year low. Shipments were pegged at 38,177 MT, a 3-week high.

USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Thursday AM report was down 44 cents at $98.11 per cwt. The butt and picnic primals were the only reported higher. USDA estimated Thursday’s federally inspected hog slaughter at 495,000 head, taking the week’s total to 1.476 million head. That is down 1,000 head from the previous week and 166,867 head above the same week last year.

May 26 Hogs  are at $95.200, up $0.150,

Jun 26 Hogs  are at $103.200, up $0.575

Jul 26 Hogs are at $106.300, up $0.600,

On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly o... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Lean Hogs
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
$1,870/1,700
First Notice Date
07/15/26 (83 days)
Expiration Date
07/15/26 (83 days)

Seasonal Chart

Lean Hogs Jul '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Jul Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 14, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
117,396 (+2,958)
148,653 (-6,055)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
116,981 (-7,549)
78,929 (+860)
Producers - Long / Short
38,191 (+3,590)
133,793 (-5,815)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
76,954 (-282)
12,609 (+110)
Managed Money - Long / Short
103,827 (-6,358)
25,796 (+4,337)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
13,154 (-1,191)
53,133 (-3,477)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
103.250 +3.08%
on 04/17/26
110.225 -3.45%
on 04/08/26
-0.100 (-0.09%)
since 03/23/26
3-Month
103.250 +3.08%
on 04/17/26
113.375 -6.13%
on 03/05/26
-2.750 (-2.52%)
since 01/23/26
52-Week
93.425 +13.91%
on 04/24/25
113.375 -6.13%
on 03/05/26
+12.325 (+13.10%)
since 04/23/25

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YKN26 : 11,465s (+1.33%)
HEM26 : 103.450s (+0.80%)
GFQ26 : 359.350s (+0.13%)
LEM26 : 243.500s (+0.17%)
Hogs Trading with Gains on Thursday

Lean hog futures are up 15 to 60 cents in the front months on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Thursday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 54 cents on April 21 at $91.05....

HEM26 : 103.450s (+0.80%)
HEK26 : 95.650s (+0.63%)
HEN26 : 106.425s (+0.69%)
Cattle Posting Midday Gains

Live cattle futures are up 55 cents to $1.05 in the front months on Thursday. Cash trade this week has been centered around $246 across the country. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle Exchange showed $246-247...

LEQ26 : 240.150s (+0.41%)
LEM26 : 243.500s (+0.17%)
LEJ26 : 247.075s (+0.09%)
GFK26 : 358.875s (+0.13%)
GFJ26 : 366.625s (-0.05%)
GFQ26 : 359.350s (+0.13%)
Hogs Look to Tuesday After Mixed Wednesday

Lean hog futures were down 35 to 57 cents in the front months on Wednesday, with other contracts up 40 cents to $1.10. Open interest was down 662 contracts on Wednesday, suggesting a rotation of ownership....

HEM26 : 103.450s (+0.80%)
HEK26 : 95.650s (+0.63%)
HEN26 : 106.425s (+0.69%)
Cattle Look to Rebound from Recent Weakness

Live cattle futures pulled off the early session lows on Wednesday, still closing with losses of 40 cents to $1.32. Open interest suggested a rotation of ownership, down just 949 contracts. Early cash...

LEQ26 : 240.150s (+0.41%)
LEM26 : 243.500s (+0.17%)
LEJ26 : 247.075s (+0.09%)
GFK26 : 358.875s (+0.13%)
GFJ26 : 366.625s (-0.05%)
GFQ26 : 359.350s (+0.13%)
Cattle Close with Marginal Weakness on Wednesday

Live cattle futures pulled off the early session lows on Wednesday, still closing with losses of 40 cents to $1.32. Early cash trade this week has come in near $246 across the country on lighter trade....

LEQ26 : 240.150s (+0.41%)
LEM26 : 243.500s (+0.17%)
LEJ26 : 247.075s (+0.09%)
GFK26 : 358.875s (+0.13%)
GFJ26 : 366.625s (-0.05%)
GFQ26 : 359.350s (+0.13%)
Hogs Close Mixed on Wednesday

Lean hog futures were down 35 to 57 cents in the front months on Wednesday, with other contracts up 40 cents to $1.10. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.27 on Wednesday afternoon, down...

HEM26 : 103.450s (+0.80%)
HEK26 : 95.650s (+0.63%)
HEN26 : 106.425s (+0.69%)
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Cattle Extending Pullback on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are trading with $1.44 to $1.55 losses on Wednesday. Early cash trade this week has been quiet with a few light sales of $246 floating around in KS, but not enough for a trend. The...

LEQ26 : 240.150s (+0.41%)
LEM26 : 243.500s (+0.17%)
LEJ26 : 247.075s (+0.09%)
GFK26 : 358.875s (+0.13%)
GFJ26 : 366.625s (-0.05%)
GFQ26 : 359.350s (+0.13%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 108.325
2nd Resistance Point 107.475
1st Resistance Point 106.950
Last Price 106.425s
1st Support Level 105.575
2nd Support Level 104.725
3rd Support Level 104.200

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52-Week High 113.375
Last Price 106.425s
Fibonacci 61.8% 105.754
Fibonacci 50% 103.400
Fibonacci 38.2% 101.046
52-Week Low 93.425

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