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Live Cattle Aug '26 (LEQ26)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Turn Early Weakness to Late Session Gains

Live cattle futures saw gains of $1.50 to $2.97 most contracts on Tuesday. There were no deliveries issued on Tuesday, with the oldest long dated August 11, 2025. Cash trade was mainly $256-258 last week, with the early week action thus far compiling showlists. 

Feeder cattle futures closed with $2.00 to $3.45 gains across the board on Tuesday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up another $5.63 on June 5 to $367.01. The weekly OKC feeder cattle auction has an estimated 4,540 head sold today, with the action steady to $5 higher on feeder steers to up $10, as heifers were $2-8 higher. Calves were $10-20 lower on steers and down $2-8 for heifers.

The weekly NASS Crop Progress report showed the US pasture rating at 31% gd/ex, up 1% from the week prior. The Brugler500 index was up 6 points to 278.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were mixed in the Tuesday PM report, with the Chc/Sel spread at $15.97. Choice boxes were up 70 cents to $392.90, while Select was $1.16 lower at $37... 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
$3,300/3,000
First Notice Date
08/10/26 (62 days)
Expiration Date
08/31/26 (83 days)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Aug '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Aug Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 2, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
101,534 (-4,659)
168,200 (-13,326)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
147,268 (-4,510)
61,746 (-3,196)
Producers - Long / Short
34,678 (-4,217)
156,925 (-12,677)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
65,270 (-561)
9,689 (-768)
Managed Money - Long / Short
129,374 (-6,440)
13,267 (-2,005)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
17,894 (+1,930)
48,479 (-1,191)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
233.975 +2.45%
on 06/04/26
249.975 -4.11%
on 05/18/26
-4.400 (-1.80%)
since 05/08/26
3-Month
224.850 +6.60%
on 03/12/26
251.650 -4.75%
on 05/01/26
+14.125 (+6.26%)
since 03/09/26
52-Week
195.900 +22.36%
on 06/23/25
251.650 -4.75%
on 05/01/26
+38.750 (+19.28%)
since 06/09/25

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Cattle Turn Early Weakness to Late Session Gains

Live cattle futures saw gains of $1.50 to $2.97 most contracts on Tuesday. There were no deliveries issued on Tuesday, with the oldest long dated August 11, 2025. Cash trade was mainly $256-258 last week,...

LEV26 : 232.125s (+1.21%)
LEQ26 : 239.700s (+1.26%)
LEM26 : 248.025s (+0.61%)
GFU26 : 350.700s (+0.94%)
GFQ26 : 354.150s (+0.98%)
GFV26 : 346.900s (+0.91%)
Hogs Extend Weakness to Tuesday, as Cutout Falls

Lean hog futures posted losses of 45 cents to $1.45 on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.48 on Tuesday afternoon, up $1.37 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up...

HEN26 : 96.150s (-1.26%)
HEM26 : 93.575s (-0.48%)
HEQ26 : 94.700s (-1.51%)
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Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain

Cattle Markets Continue to Look Strong and Trade Higher - The Grain Could Continue Lower for a While.

Shootin' the Bull about covering the same ground

Last Thursday's low, to last Friday's high, remains the trading range for fats. I don't expect prices to come out of that range this week.

Hog Slide Continues on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are dropping another 22 to 85 cents in the front months on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.17 on Tuesday morning, up $1.16 from the day prior. The CME Lean...

HEN26 : 96.150s (-1.26%)
HEM26 : 93.575s (-0.48%)
HEQ26 : 94.700s (-1.51%)
Cattle Ignoring early Weakness for Midday Gains

Live cattle futures are shrugging off early weakness, with midday gains of 50 cents to $1.27. Monday was First notice day, with no deliveries and the oldest long dated August 11, 2025. Cash trade was mainly...

LEV26 : 232.125s (+1.21%)
LEQ26 : 239.700s (+1.26%)
LEM26 : 248.025s (+0.61%)
GFU26 : 350.700s (+0.94%)
GFQ26 : 354.150s (+0.98%)
GFV26 : 346.900s (+0.91%)
Hogs Start the Week with Weakness

Lean hog futures were down 25 cents to $1.42 on the Monday session. Open interest was down 4,326 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $96.11 on Monday afternoon, up $2.26 from the...

HEN26 : 96.150s (-1.26%)
HEM26 : 93.575s (-0.48%)
HEQ26 : 94.700s (-1.51%)
Cattle Look to Tuesday Following Monday Losses

Live cattle futures were down $2.65 to $4.925 at the Monday close. Open interest was down 8,178 contracts. Monday was First notice day, with no deliveries and the oldest long dated August 11, 2025. Cash...

LEV26 : 232.125s (+1.21%)
LEQ26 : 239.700s (+1.26%)
LEM26 : 248.025s (+0.61%)
GFU26 : 350.700s (+0.94%)
GFQ26 : 354.150s (+0.98%)
GFV26 : 346.900s (+0.91%)
Cattle Fall Lower on Monday

Live cattle futures were down $2.65 to $4.925 at the Monday close. Cash trade was mainly $256-258 last week, with the early week action thus far compiling showlists. Feeder cattle futures were down $2.37...

LEV26 : 232.125s (+1.21%)
LEQ26 : 239.700s (+1.26%)
LEM26 : 248.025s (+0.61%)
GFU26 : 350.700s (+0.94%)
GFQ26 : 354.150s (+0.98%)
GFV26 : 346.900s (+0.91%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 246.267
2nd Resistance Point 243.133
1st Resistance Point 241.417
Last Price 239.700s
1st Support Level 236.567
2nd Support Level 233.433
3rd Support Level 231.717

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52-Week High 251.650
Last Price 239.700s
Fibonacci 61.8% 230.353
Fibonacci 50% 223.775
Fibonacci 38.2% 217.196
52-Week Low 195.900

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