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Lean Hogs Jun '26 (HEM26)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Rally on Tuesday

Lean hog futures saw a Tuesday recovery after gapping higher, with contracts up 12 cents to $1.47 at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.65 on Tuesday afternoon, up 52 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 14 cents on April 17 at $90.37. 

USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Tuesday PM report was back down 86 cents at $99.34 per cwt. The ham, butt, and rib primals were the only reported lower. USDA estimated Tuesday’s federally inspected hog slaughter at 496,000 head, taking the week’s total to 988,000 head. That is up 5,000 head from the previous week and 153,637 head above the same week last year.

May 26 Hogs  closed at $95.400, up $1.175,

Jun 26 Hogs  closed at $103.200, up $1.475

Jul 26 Hogs  closed at $105.225, up $1.225,

On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All in... 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
06/12/26 (52 days)
Expiration Date
06/12/26 (52 days)

Seasonal Chart

Lean Hogs Jun '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Jun 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
100.175 +3.02%
on 04/17/26
107.850 -4.31%
on 04/06/26
-1.275 (-1.22%)
since 03/20/26
3-Month
100.175 +3.02%
on 04/17/26
112.025 -7.88%
on 02/04/26
-4.975 (-4.60%)
since 01/21/26
52-Week
92.700 +11.33%
on 04/24/25
112.025 -7.88%
on 02/04/26
+9.500 (+10.14%)
since 04/21/25

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Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 104.775
2nd Resistance Point 104.250
1st Resistance Point 103.725
Last Price 103.200s
1st Support Level 102.675
2nd Support Level 102.150
3rd Support Level 101.625

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52-Week High 112.025
Fibonacci 61.8% 104.643
Last Price 103.200s
Fibonacci 50% 102.363
Fibonacci 38.2% 100.082
52-Week Low 92.700

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