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Lean Hogs Aug '26 (HEQ26)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Falling Lower to Close Out May

Lean hog futures are trading with losses of $1 to $2.17 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.82 on Thursday afternoon, down $1.65 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 34 cents on May 27 at $90.92. 

Export Sales data from USDA showed pork sales for 2026 at 32,874 MT for the week ending on 5/21, back down from the week prior. Shipments were tallied at 33,491 MT, a calendar year low.

USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Friday AM report was up 91 cents at $100.02 per cwt. The ham primal was the only reported lower. USDA estimated federally inspected hog slaughter for Thursday at 476,000 head, with the weekly total at 1.413 million head. That is down 24,837 head from the same holiday week last year.

Jun 26 Hogs  are at $95.975, down $1.000,

Jul 26 Hogs  are at $99.950, down $2.175

Aug 26 Hogs are at $98.850, down $2.075,

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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
08/14/26 (77 days)
Expiration Date
08/14/26 (77 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 26, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
133,802 (+3,940)
108,249 (-11,385)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
80,782 (-8,224)
104,391 (+8,188)
Producers - Long / Short
48,591 (+2,454)
95,767 (-9,819)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
80,920 (+22)
8,191 (-3,030)
Managed Money - Long / Short
65,577 (-10,449)
64,145 (+10,929)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
15,205 (+2,225)
40,246 (-2,741)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
98.325 +0.03%
on 05/29/26
107.225 -8.28%
on 04/30/26
-8.075 (-7.59%)
since 04/29/26
3-Month
98.325 +0.03%
on 05/29/26
112.150 -12.30%
on 03/10/26
-12.225 (-11.06%)
since 02/27/26
52-Week
93.650 +5.02%
on 11/14/25
112.150 -12.30%
on 03/10/26
+3.450 (+3.64%)
since 05/28/25

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Hogs Falling Lower to Close Out May

Lean hog futures are trading with losses of $1 to $2.17 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.82 on Thursday afternoon, down $1.65 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

HEN26 : 99.500s (-2.57%)
HEM26 : 95.850s (-1.16%)
HEQ26 : 98.350s (-2.55%)
Cattle Look to Close Out May

Live cattle futures closed Thursday with contracts 52 cents to $1.67 in the red on the session. Preliminary open interest was down 1,627 contracts. Cash trade has been limited so far, with a few bids of...

LEV26 : 230.425s (-0.92%)
LEQ26 : 239.050s (-0.81%)
LEM26 : 248.250s (-0.60%)
GFU26 : 345.350s (-1.40%)
GFQ26 : 348.425s (-1.30%)
GFV26 : 342.025s (-1.43%)
Hog Traders Looking to Friday Trade

Lean hog futures closed with most contracts steady to 90 cents in the green and June down 62 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.64 on Thursday afternoon, down $1 from the day prior....

HEN26 : 99.500s (-2.57%)
HEM26 : 95.850s (-1.16%)
HEQ26 : 98.350s (-2.55%)
Hogs Close with Strength on Thursday

Lean hog futures closed with most contracts steady to 90 cents in the green and June down 62 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.64 on Thursday afternoon, down $1 from the day prior....

HEN26 : 99.500s (-2.57%)
HEM26 : 95.850s (-1.16%)
HEQ26 : 98.350s (-2.55%)
Cattle Slip Lower on Thursday

Live cattle futures closed Thursday with contracts 52 cents to $1.67 in the red on the session. Cash trade has been limited so far, with a few bids of $253. Last week’s cash trade was at $260 to $265...

LEV26 : 230.425s (-0.92%)
LEQ26 : 239.050s (-0.81%)
LEM26 : 248.250s (-0.60%)
GFU26 : 345.350s (-1.40%)
GFQ26 : 348.425s (-1.30%)
GFV26 : 342.025s (-1.43%)
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Cattle Pulling Back on Thursday

Live cattle futures are trading with Thursday midday losses of 42 cents to $1.15. Cash trade has been limited so far, with last week at $260 to $265 across the country. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange...

LEV26 : 230.425s (-0.92%)
LEQ26 : 239.050s (-0.81%)
LEM26 : 248.250s (-0.60%)
GFU26 : 345.350s (-1.40%)
GFQ26 : 348.425s (-1.30%)
GFV26 : 342.025s (-1.43%)
Hogs Slipping Lower on Thursday

Lean hog futures are trading with 7 to 50 cent losses at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.47 on Thursday morning, down 3 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

HEN26 : 99.500s (-2.57%)
HEM26 : 95.850s (-1.16%)
HEQ26 : 98.350s (-2.55%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 102.342
2nd Resistance Point 101.533
1st Resistance Point 99.942
Last Price 98.350s
1st Support Level 97.542
2nd Support Level 96.733
3rd Support Level 95.142

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52-Week High 112.150
Fibonacci 61.8% 105.083
Fibonacci 50% 102.900
Fibonacci 38.2% 100.717
Last Price 98.350s
52-Week Low 93.650

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