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Lean Hogs Dec '25 (HEZ25)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Turn Higher on Wednesday

Lean hog futures turned higher into Wednesday’s close, as contracts were up 12 to 55 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.17 on Wednesday afternoon, down 41 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 28 cents on March 30 at $90.48. Thursday will be the last trade day for the week as the markets are off for Good Friday.

USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Wednesday PM report was down 67 cents at $95.58 per cwt. The rib primal was the only reported higher. USDA estimated Wednesday’s federally inspected hog slaughter at 491,000 head, with the week to date total at 1.477 million head. That is 7,000 head below last week and 33,573 head larger than the same week last year.

Apr 26 Hogs  closed at $90.925, up $0.500,

May 26 Hogs  closed at $96.775, up $0.250

Jun 26 Hogs  closed at $105.175, up $0.125,

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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
12/12/25
Expiration Date
12/12/25 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Lean Hogs Dec '25
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 24, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
114,534 (+894)
154,664 (-12,875)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
127,801 (-16,760)
79,656 (-1,847)
Producers - Long / Short
31,784 (+2,804)
141,162 (-11,932)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
79,555 (-1,953)
10,307 (-986)
Managed Money - Long / Short
114,103 (-15,633)
20,333 (+333)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
13,698 (-1,127)
59,323 (-2,180)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
77.350 +7.72%
on 11/24/25
83.650 -0.39%
on 12/12/25
+2.700 (+3.35%)
since 11/12/25
3-Month
77.350 +7.72%
on 11/24/25
91.525 -8.96%
on 09/26/25
-5.300 (-5.98%)
since 09/12/25
52-Week
66.950 +24.46%
on 04/09/25
91.525 -8.96%
on 09/26/25
+10.825 (+14.93%)
since 12/12/24

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Hogs Turn Higher on Wednesday

Lean hog futures turned higher into Wednesday’s close, as contracts were up 12 to 55 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.17 on Wednesday afternoon, down 41 cents from the day...

HEK26 : 96.775s (+0.26%)
HEJ26 : 90.925s (+0.55%)
HEM26 : 105.175s (+0.12%)
Cattle Extends Rally to Wednesday

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LEQ26 : 240.675s (+0.36%)
LEM26 : 244.350s (+0.44%)
LEJ26 : 244.050s (+0.42%)
GFK26 : 368.000s (+0.42%)
GFJ26 : 370.750s (+0.44%)
GFQ26 : 366.850s (+0.67%)
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LEQ26 : 240.675s (+0.36%)
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GFJ26 : 370.750s (+0.44%)
GFQ26 : 366.850s (+0.67%)
Hogs Mixed at Midday

Lean hog futures are mixed on Wednesday, with front month April up 32 cents and other nearbys down 10 to 30 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.19 on Wednesday morning, down 18...

HEK26 : 96.775s (+0.26%)
HEJ26 : 90.925s (+0.55%)
HEM26 : 105.175s (+0.12%)
Cattle Look to Wednesday After Tuesday Rally

Live cattle futures were up $1.582 to $3.47 on Tuesday, led by the front months. Open interest was up 5,500 contracts on Wednesday, mostly in June and August. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this...

LEQ26 : 240.675s (+0.36%)
LEM26 : 244.350s (+0.44%)
LEJ26 : 244.050s (+0.42%)
GFK26 : 368.000s (+0.42%)
GFJ26 : 370.750s (+0.44%)
GFQ26 : 366.850s (+0.67%)
Hogs Look to April After Softer End to March

Lean hog futures posted Tuesday losses of 40 cents to $1.47 in most contracts, with April down a nickel. Open interest dropped 2,732 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.58 on...

HEK26 : 96.775s (+0.26%)
HEJ26 : 90.925s (+0.55%)
HEM26 : 105.175s (+0.12%)
Cattle Rally on Tuesday

Live cattle futures were up $1.582 to $3.47 on Tuesday, led by the front months. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, as last week settled in at $234-235 sales and $238 late in the south. Feeder...

LEQ26 : 240.675s (+0.36%)
LEM26 : 244.350s (+0.44%)
LEJ26 : 244.050s (+0.42%)
GFK26 : 368.000s (+0.42%)
GFJ26 : 370.750s (+0.44%)
GFQ26 : 366.850s (+0.67%)
Hogs Fall Back on Tuesday

Lean hog futures posted Tuesday losses of 40 cents to $1.47 in most contracts, with April down a nickel. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.58 on Tuesday afternoon, down 34 cents from...

HEK26 : 96.775s (+0.26%)
HEJ26 : 90.925s (+0.55%)
HEM26 : 105.175s (+0.12%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 83.967
2nd Resistance Point 83.808
1st Resistance Point 83.567
Last Price 83.325s
1st Support Level 83.167
2nd Support Level 83.008
3rd Support Level 82.767

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52-Week High 91.525
Last Price 83.325s
Fibonacci 61.8% 82.137
Fibonacci 50% 79.238
Fibonacci 38.2% 76.338
52-Week Low 66.950

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