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Live Cattle Apr '26 (LEJ26)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Look to Thursday following Wednesday Weakness

Live cattle futures slipped back on Wednesday with contracts down $1 to $2.10 as the session closed. Open interest was up 2,246 contracts on Wednesday Cash trade has yet to get fully kicked off this week, as last week was $232-233 across the country. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales or bids on the 974 head offered. Feeder cattle futures were $1.52 to $2.50 lower at the final bell on Wednesday. Open interest was up 1,051 contracts. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up 57 cents to $369.69 on January 13.  

USDA Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Wednesday PM report, with the Chc/Sel spread widening back out to 88 cents. Choice boxes were up 54 cents to $358.53, while Select was 47 cents higher at $357.65. Wednesday’s USDA federally inspected cattle slaughter was estimated at 117,000 head, taking the week to date total to 352,000. That was 4,000 head below last week and 10,841 shy of the same week last year. 

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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
$3,630/3,300
First Notice Date
04/06/26 (81 days)
Expiration Date
04/30/26 (105 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jan 6, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
108,620 (-421)
177,515 (+2,861)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
141,608 (+1,114)
60,882 (-1,425)
Producers - Long / Short
43,545 (-969)
169,290 (+2,856)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
62,945 (+661)
6,095 (+118)
Managed Money - Long / Short
113,668 (+751)
19,941 (-762)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
27,940 (+363)
40,941 (-663)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
226.600 +5.16%
on 12/18/25
239.050 -0.31%
on 01/13/26
+8.275 (+3.60%)
since 12/15/25
3-Month
205.525 +15.95%
on 11/25/25
250.925 -5.03%
on 10/16/25
-11.275 (-4.52%)
since 10/15/25
52-Week
190.200 +25.29%
on 02/11/25
250.925 -5.03%
on 10/16/25
+45.025 (+23.30%)
since 01/15/25

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Cattle Look to Thursday following Wednesday Weakness

Live cattle futures slipped back on Wednesday with contracts down $1 to $2.10 as the session closed. Open interest was up 2,246 contracts on Wednesday Cash trade has yet to get fully kicked off this week,...

LEM26 : 233.700 (+0.59%)
LEJ26 : 238.400 (+0.45%)
LEG26 : 236.025 (+0.37%)
GFH26 : 362.550 (+0.79%)
GFF26 : 367.050 (+0.63%)
GFJ26 : 361.075 (+0.81%)
Hogs See New Buying on Wednesday

Lean hog futures were in rally mode on Wednesday, with contracts up $1 to $1.45 at the close. New buying was noted, with open interest rising 9,542 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported...

HEJ26 : 93.725 (+1.11%)
HEG26 : 86.400 (+0.82%)
HEK26 : 97.125 (+0.57%)
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Hogs Rally into Wednesday’s Close

Lean hog futures were in rally mode on Wednesday, with contracts up $1 to $1.45 at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $80.29 on Wednesday afternoon, up $10.29 from the day prior....

HEJ26 : 93.725 (+1.11%)
HEG26 : 86.400 (+0.82%)
HEK26 : 97.125 (+0.57%)
Cattle Fall Back to Close Wednesday

Live cattle futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts down $1 to $2.10. Cash trade has yet to get fully kicked off this week, as last week was $232-233 across the country. The Wednesday morning...

LEM26 : 233.700 (+0.59%)
LEJ26 : 238.400 (+0.45%)
LEG26 : 236.025 (+0.37%)
GFH26 : 362.550 (+0.79%)
GFF26 : 367.050 (+0.63%)
GFJ26 : 361.075 (+0.81%)
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Grains Hold Ground and Cattle Retreat

Tune in as Oliver Sloup covers today’s markets: It was a bit of a role reversal in today's trade, with weakness in cattle and strength in grains. Lean hogs held support earlier in the week and were able...

Shootin' the Bull about a lot of volatility in outside markets

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Hogs Rallying on Wednesday

Lean hog futures are rallying on Wednesday, with contracts up $1.15 to $1.35 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Wednesday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index...

HEJ26 : 93.725 (+1.11%)
HEG26 : 86.400 (+0.82%)
HEK26 : 97.125 (+0.57%)
Cattle Falling Back on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are trading with losses of $1.20 to $2 so far at Wednesday’s midday. Cash trade has yet to get fully kicked off this week, as last week was $232-233 across the country. The Wednesday...

LEM26 : 233.700 (+0.59%)
LEJ26 : 238.400 (+0.45%)
LEG26 : 236.025 (+0.37%)
GFH26 : 362.550 (+0.79%)
GFF26 : 367.050 (+0.63%)
GFJ26 : 361.075 (+0.81%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 240.925
2nd Resistance Point 239.975
1st Resistance Point 238.650
Last Price 238.425
1st Support Level 236.375
2nd Support Level 235.425
3rd Support Level 234.100

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52-Week High 250.925
Last Price 238.425
Fibonacci 61.8% 227.728
Fibonacci 50% 220.563
Fibonacci 38.2% 213.397
52-Week Low 190.200

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