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Feeder Cattle Apr '26 (GFJ26)

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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Look to Thursday After Wednesday Weakness

Live cattle futures faced losses of $2.00 to $2.25 in the front months on Wednesday. Open interest was down 1,803 contracts. Cash trade has yet to see much action this week, but got started off with $372 dressed reported as well as a few light sales of $235-236. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed sales of $236.50 using the BidTheGrid method™ on 67 of the 1,790 head offered, with bids of $233-235.50. Feeder cattle futures were under pressure, falling $4.50 to $6.60. OI showed new selling interest, up 1,024 contracts. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down another 97 cents to $364.80 on March 10. 

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Wednesday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel spread narrowing to $7.45. Choice boxes were up $2.03 to $396.70, while Select was $2.48 higher to $389.25. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter for Wednesday at 106,000 head, with the week to date total at 317,000 head. That is down 5,000 from the previous week... 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 (49 days)
Expiration Date
04/30/26 (49 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 3, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
15,988 (+651)
17,425 (-1,394)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
30,482 (-1,832)
22,469 (+372)
Producers - Long / Short
9,061 (+825)
14,615 (-1,247)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
4,910 (+10)
793 (+37)
Managed Money - Long / Short
25,412 (-1,201)
6,471 (-508)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
5,070 (-631)
15,998 (+880)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
339.800 +0.91%
on 03/12/26
369.600 -7.22%
on 02/19/26
-20.725 (-5.70%)
since 02/12/26
3-Month
330.100 +3.88%
on 12/18/25
371.025 -7.58%
on 02/04/26
+9.675 (+2.90%)
since 12/12/25

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LEM26 : 229.775 (+0.75%)
LEJ26 : 231.650 (+0.65%)
GFJ26 : 343.275 (-0.01%)
GFH26 : 348.700 (-0.01%)
GFK26 : 339.975 (+0.04%)
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HEJ26 : 94.425 (-0.81%)
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GFJ26 : 343.275 (-0.01%)
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Hogs Look to Thursday Trade

Lean hog futures were weaker on Wednesday, with losses of 87 cent to $1.40. Open interest saw some longs liquidating, down 2,146 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.89 on Wednesday...

HEK26 : 98.950 (-1.10%)
HEJ26 : 94.425 (-0.81%)
HEM26 : 107.900 (-1.24%)
Cattle Look to Thursday After Wednesday Weakness

Live cattle futures faced losses of $2.00 to $2.25 in the front months on Wednesday. Open interest was down 1,803 contracts. Cash trade has yet to see much action this week, but got started off with $372...

LEQ26 : 227.650 (+0.65%)
LEM26 : 229.775 (+0.75%)
LEJ26 : 231.650 (+0.65%)
GFJ26 : 343.275 (-0.01%)
GFH26 : 348.700 (-0.01%)
GFK26 : 339.975 (+0.04%)
Lean Hogs Weak on Wednesday

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HEK26 : 98.950 (-1.10%)
HEJ26 : 94.425 (-0.81%)
HEM26 : 107.900 (-1.24%)
Cattle Fall Back on Wednesday

Live cattle futures faced losses of $2.00 to $2.25 in the front months on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to see much action this week, but got started off with $372 dressed reported as well as a few light...

LEQ26 : 227.650 (+0.65%)
LEM26 : 229.775 (+0.75%)
LEJ26 : 231.650 (+0.65%)
GFJ26 : 343.275 (-0.01%)
GFH26 : 348.700 (-0.01%)
GFK26 : 339.975 (+0.04%)
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Cattle Facing Pressure on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are facing losses of $2.00 to $2.10 in the front months on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to see much action this week, with $372 dressed reported as well as a few light sales of $235....

LEQ26 : 227.650 (+0.65%)
LEM26 : 229.775 (+0.75%)
LEJ26 : 231.650 (+0.65%)
GFJ26 : 343.275 (-0.01%)
GFH26 : 348.700 (-0.01%)
GFK26 : 339.975 (+0.04%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 352.500
2nd Resistance Point 350.150
1st Resistance Point 346.725
Last Price 343.300
1st Support Level 340.950
2nd Support Level 338.600
3rd Support Level 335.175

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52-Week High 378.450
Last Price 343.300
Fibonacci 61.8% 339.180
Fibonacci 50% 327.050
Fibonacci 38.2% 314.920
52-Week Low 275.650

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