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Live Cattle Oct '26 (LEV26)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Posting Mixed Midday Trade

Live cattle futures are trading with contracts $1.35 to $2.20 higher at midday. Cash trade picked up last week at $235 live and $370 dressed (North) across the country. Feeder cattle futures are down $1.22 to 70 cents higher in the nearby contracts. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back up $4.43 on August 6 to $357.36.  

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were mixed in the Monday morning report. Choice boxes were up $7.21 at $371.57 with Select down $2.29 to $350.08. The Chc/Sel spread widened to $21.49. USDA’s Federally inspected cattle slaughter for last week was estimated at 509,000 head. That is down 3,000 head from the previous week and 27,811 head below the same week last year.

Aug 26 Live Cattle  are at $233.050, up $1.350,

Oct 26 Live Cattle  are at $227.225, up $1.950,

Dec 26 Live Cattle  are at $226.350, up $2.200,

Aug 26 Feeder Cattle  are at $350.425, down $1.225

Sep 26 Feeder Cattle  are at $344.250, down $0.975

Oct 26 Feeder Cattle  ar... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Live Cattle
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
$3,520/3,200
First Notice Date
10/05/26 (56 days)
Expiration Date
10/30/26 (81 days)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Oct '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Oct Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Aug 4, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
112,888 (+641)
148,627 (-1,009)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
97,639 (-1,167)
54,051 (-432)
Producers - Long / Short
42,526 (+1,065)
139,435 (-1,011)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
68,414 (-208)
7,244 (+218)
Managed Money - Long / Short
83,238 (-1,669)
18,272 (+390)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
14,401 (+502)
35,779 (-822)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
216.950 +4.59%
on 07/27/26
232.550 -2.43%
on 07/13/26
-3.650 (-1.58%)
since 07/10/26
3-Month
216.950 +4.59%
on 07/27/26
243.000 -6.63%
on 06/22/26
-11.400 (-4.78%)
since 05/08/26
52-Week
196.750 +15.32%
on 11/25/25
246.550 -7.97%
on 05/01/26
+11.650 (+5.41%)
since 08/08/25

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The daily charts for October live cattle futures and lean hog futures show the bulls are losing their grasp. Here's the latest livestock update.

GFU26 : 344.575s (-0.19%)
HEV26 : 83.675s (+1.76%)
LEV26 : 226.900s (+0.72%)
Cattle Posting Mixed Midday Trade

Live cattle futures are trading with contracts $1.35 to $2.20 higher at midday. Cash trade picked up last week at $235 live and $370 dressed (North) across the country. Feeder cattle futures are down $1.22...

LEZ26 : 225.950s (+0.80%)
LEV26 : 226.900s (+0.72%)
LEQ26 : 233.275s (+0.68%)
GFU26 : 344.575s (-0.19%)
GFQ26 : 350.750s (-0.26%)
GFV26 : 335.875s (+0.28%)
Hogs Rally to Begin the Week

Lean hog futures are up 25 cent to $1.80 so far on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday morning due to thin trade. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 36 cents on August 6 at...

HEV26 : 83.675s (+1.76%)
HEQ26 : 95.700s (+0.21%)
HEZ26 : 75.125s (+2.11%)
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Cattle Look to New Week Following Friday Gains

Live cattle futures posted Friday gains of 35 to 50 cents in the front months, with August down a nickel last week. Cash trade picked up last week at $235 live and $370 dressed (North) across the country....

LEZ26 : 225.950s (+0.80%)
LEV26 : 226.900s (+0.72%)
LEQ26 : 233.275s (+0.68%)
GFU26 : 344.575s (-0.19%)
GFQ26 : 350.750s (-0.26%)
GFV26 : 335.875s (+0.28%)
Hogs Look to Monday After Week of Losses

Lean hog futures saw contracts steady to 50 cents higher on Friday, with August slipping $3.35 on the week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.67 on Friday afternoon, down 63 cents from...

HEV26 : 83.675s (+1.76%)
HEQ26 : 95.700s (+0.21%)
HEZ26 : 75.125s (+2.11%)
Grains chop awaiting news while cattle fight to sustain rally

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Hogs Hold onto Gains on Friday

Lean hog futures saw steady to 50 cent gains on Friday, with August slipped $3.35 on the week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.67 on Friday afternoon, down 63 cents from the day prior....

HEV26 : 83.675s (+1.76%)
HEQ26 : 95.700s (+0.21%)
HEZ26 : 75.125s (+2.11%)
Cattle Closes Mostly Higher on Friday

Live cattle futures posted Friday gains of 35 to 50 cents in the front months, with August down a nickel this week. Cash trade has picked up this week at $235 live and $370 dressed (North) across the country....

LEZ26 : 225.950s (+0.80%)
LEV26 : 226.900s (+0.72%)
LEQ26 : 233.275s (+0.68%)
GFU26 : 344.575s (-0.19%)
GFQ26 : 350.750s (-0.26%)
GFV26 : 335.875s (+0.28%)
Cattle Markets Bounce Back After Early Breakdown to End Week on a Positive Note

Cattle markets shake off rumors close higher on the day

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 230.550
2nd Resistance Point 229.150
1st Resistance Point 228.025
Last Price 226.900s
1st Support Level 225.500
2nd Support Level 224.100
3rd Support Level 222.975

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52-Week High 246.550
Fibonacci 61.8% 227.526
Last Price 226.900s
Fibonacci 50% 221.650
Fibonacci 38.2% 215.774
52-Week Low 196.750

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