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Lean Hogs Apr '26 (HEJ26)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Close January with Weakness

Lean hog futures saw weaker Friday trade, with contracts down 30 to 45 cents in the nearbys. February was down $1.10 this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $83.57 on Friday afternoon, down 81 cents from the previous day. The CME Lean Hog Index was up another 50 cents on Jan 28 at $85.72. 

CFTC data indicated managed money increasing their net long in lean hog futures and options by 16,388 contracts, taking it to 113,806 contracts as of Tuesday. 

USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Friday afternoon report was 79 cents higher to $94.22 per cwt. The loin and rib were the only primals reported lower. USDA estimated federally inspected hog slaughter this week at 2.522 million head. That was 54,000 head above last week but 37,861 head below the same week last year.

Feb 26 Hogs  closed at $87.250, down $0.450,

Apr 26 Hogs  closed at $95.150, down $0.300

May 26 Hogs  closed at $98.925, down $0.375,

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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
04/15/26 (74 days)
Expiration Date
04/15/26 (74 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jan 27, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
113,367 (+186)
170,991 (+8,762)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
149,861 (+15,450)
83,925 (+5,911)
Producers - Long / Short
29,562 (+538)
157,749 (+7,708)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
80,920 (-732)
10,357 (+674)
Managed Money - Long / Short
126,078 (+17,432)
16,541 (+111)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
23,783 (-1,982)
67,384 (+5,800)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
88.950 +6.97%
on 01/02/26
97.550 -2.46%
on 01/27/26
+4.975 (+5.52%)
since 12/30/25
3-Month
81.100 +17.32%
on 11/21/25
97.550 -2.46%
on 01/27/26
+9.050 (+10.51%)
since 10/30/25
52-Week
75.325 +26.32%
on 04/09/25
97.550 -2.46%
on 01/27/26
+12.725 (+15.44%)
since 01/30/25

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LEM26 : 231.725s (-0.66%)
LEJ26 : 236.800s (-0.20%)
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Hogs Close January with Weakness

Lean hog futures saw weaker Friday trade, with contracts down 30 to 45 cents in the nearbys. February was down $1.10 this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $83.57 on Friday afternoon,...

HEJ26 : 95.150s (-0.31%)
HEG26 : 87.250s (-0.51%)
HEK26 : 98.925s (-0.38%)
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Cattle Mixed on Friday

Live cattle futures are gaining steam from the cash market, with February up $1.10 at midday. April is up 7 cents with other contracts lower. Cash trade has came in a $238-240 live across the country and...

LEM26 : 231.725s (-0.66%)
LEJ26 : 236.800s (-0.20%)
LEG26 : 235.850s (+0.15%)
GFJ26 : 358.275s (-1.36%)
GFH26 : 360.275s (-1.33%)
GFK26 : 355.125s (-1.35%)
Hogs Slipping Lower on Friday

Lean hog futures are down 10 to 35 cents at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $83.89 on Friday morning, down 49 cents from the previous day. The CME Lean Hog Index was up another...

HEJ26 : 95.150s (-0.31%)
HEG26 : 87.250s (-0.51%)
HEK26 : 98.925s (-0.38%)
Hogs Traders Look to Round Out the Week

Lean hog futures were mixed on Thursday, with nearby February down 25 cents and other contracts 30 to 45 points higher. Preliminary open interest was up 3,476 contracts on Thursday. USDA’s national base...

HEJ26 : 95.150s (-0.31%)
HEG26 : 87.250s (-0.51%)
HEK26 : 98.925s (-0.38%)
Cattle Look to Close Out the Week After Back and Forth Trade

Live cattle futures saw weakness of $1.10 to $1.50 across most contracts on Thursday. Open interest was up 820 contracts on Thursday. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, with $232 bids. The...

LEM26 : 231.725s (-0.66%)
LEJ26 : 236.800s (-0.20%)
LEG26 : 235.850s (+0.15%)
GFJ26 : 358.275s (-1.36%)
GFH26 : 360.275s (-1.33%)
GFK26 : 355.125s (-1.35%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 96.367
2nd Resistance Point 95.933
1st Resistance Point 95.542
Last Price 95.150s
1st Support Level 94.717
2nd Support Level 94.283
3rd Support Level 93.892

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52-Week High 97.550
Last Price 95.150s
Fibonacci 61.8% 89.060
Fibonacci 50% 86.438
Fibonacci 38.2% 83.815
52-Week Low 75.325

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