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Feeder Cattle Aug '26 (GFQ26)

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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Post Strength on Friday as Reports of Border Reopening Surface After the Close

Live cattle futures saw gains of 27 cents to $1.67 across most contracts, with August holding for a $2.65 gain this week. Cash trade was picked up at $230-231 across the country this week. Feeder cattle futures saw strength on Friday with contracts $1.17 to $2.97 across the board, with August 62 cents lower since last Friday. CME Feeder Cattle Index was down another $1.07 on July 23 to $349.65.

A Wall Street Journal report late in the day indicated the US plants to resume imports of Mexican cattle in 30 days at the Douglas, AZ port of entry and two additional ports in NM at a later time. 

Cattle on Feed data report showed placements in June down 2.91% from last year at 1.399 million head. Marketings were seen 2.69% lower yr/yr to 1.661 million head. July 1 on feed data was up 2.21% vs. 2025 at 11.37 million head. A breakdown between steers and heifers showed 4.25 million heifers on feed, which is 37.38% of the total and the lowest ratio for July since 2018. Bi-annual Cat... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Feeder Cattle
Contract Size
50,000 pounds
Tick Size
0.00025 per pound ($12.50 per contract)
Trading Hours
8:30a.m. - 1:05p.m. (Settles 1:00p.m.) CST
Exchange
CME
Point Value
$500
Margin/Maintenance
$6,270/5,700
First Notice Date
08/27/26 (33 days)
Expiration Date
08/27/26 (33 days)

Seasonal Chart

Feeder Cattle Aug '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Aug Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jul 21, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
17,335 (-313)
13,411 (-1,350)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
20,058 (-607)
22,061 (+419)
Producers - Long / Short
7,539 (-842)
10,695 (-1,468)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
8,082 (+419)
1,002 (+8)
Managed Money - Long / Short
18,042 (-847)
8,697 (+1,094)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
2,016 (+240)
13,364 (-675)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
338.000 +2.17%
on 07/23/26
377.400 -8.50%
on 06/25/26
-27.600 (-7.40%)
since 06/24/26
3-Month
335.950 +2.79%
on 06/04/26
379.450 -8.99%
on 05/01/26
-16.450 (-4.55%)
since 04/24/26
52-Week
290.925 +18.70%
on 11/25/25
379.450 -8.99%
on 05/01/26
+34.275 (+11.02%)
since 07/24/25

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Cattle Post Strength on Friday as Reports of Border Reopening Surface After the Close

Live cattle futures saw gains of 27 cents to $1.67 across most contracts, with August holding for a $2.65 gain this week. Cash trade was picked up at $230-231 across the country this week. Feeder cattle...

LEZ26 : 222.275s (+0.73%)
LEV26 : 222.500s (+0.51%)
LEQ26 : 227.075s (+0.74%)
GFU26 : 341.450s (+0.47%)
GFQ26 : 345.325s (+0.45%)
GFV26 : 336.000s (+0.76%)
Hogs Extend Strength to Friday’s Close

Lean hog futures held higher on Friday, with contracts 12 to 70 cents higher at the close, with August $1.20 higher on the week. USDA’s national base hog price was down $2.77 in the Friday PM report...

HEV26 : 89.025s (+0.14%)
HEQ26 : 102.850s (+0.69%)
HEZ26 : 80.325s (+0.25%)
Cattle Market See Short-Covering in Front of COF

Cattle futures markets end week on a positive note

Shootin' The Bull about cattle consolidation, fresh reports, and the grain rally

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Cold Storage

Cold Storage - 2026-07-24

YKU26 : 11,200s (-0.93%)
HEV26 : 89.025s (+0.14%)
GFU26 : 341.450s (+0.47%)
OJU26 : 141.75s (-3.44%)
BDN26 : 161.5000s (-0.02%)
LEV26 : 222.500s (+0.51%)
Cattle on Feed

Cattle on Feed - 2026-07-24

GFU26 : 341.450s (+0.47%)
LEV26 : 222.500s (+0.51%)
Hogs Back to Mixed Trade on Friday

Lean hog futures are mixed at midday, with contracts 50 cents higher to a dine lower. USDA’s national base hog price was down $4.70 in the Friday AM report to $97.06. The CME Lean Hog Index was another...

HEV26 : 89.025s (+0.14%)
HEQ26 : 102.850s (+0.69%)
HEZ26 : 80.325s (+0.25%)
Cattle Fading Back on Friday

Live cattle futures are up 50 cents to a tick lower in the front months. Cash trade has picked up mostly to $230 across the country. The Friday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the...

LEZ26 : 222.275s (+0.73%)
LEV26 : 222.500s (+0.51%)
LEQ26 : 227.075s (+0.74%)
GFU26 : 341.450s (+0.47%)
GFQ26 : 345.325s (+0.45%)
GFV26 : 336.000s (+0.76%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 356.900
2nd Resistance Point 352.925
1st Resistance Point 349.125
Last Price 345.325s
1st Support Level 341.350
2nd Support Level 337.375
3rd Support Level 333.575

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52-Week High 379.450
Fibonacci 61.8% 345.633
Last Price 345.325s
Fibonacci 50% 335.188
Fibonacci 38.2% 324.742
52-Week Low 290.925

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