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Lean Hogs Apr '25 (HEJ25)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Post Losses on Wednesday

Lean hog futures were weaker on Wednesday with contracts down 85 cents to $2.02 at the close. The USDA national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $91.02 on Wednesday afternoon, up $2.74 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 4 cents from the previous day at $89.32 on March 17. 

The Wednesday afternoon FOB plant pork cutout from USDA was down 45 cents at $95.19 per cwt. The loin, butt, and rib primals were all reported lower. USDA estimated Wednesday’s Federally inspected hog slaughter at 377,000 head, slowed by a blizzard in parts of IA today, taking the week to date total to 1.352 million head. That is down 113,000 from last week and 108,158 head below the same week last year. 

Apr 25 Hogs  closed at $85.575, down $2.025,

May 25 Hogs  closed at $88.700, down $1.500

Jun 25 Hogs  closed at $96.500, down $0.850,

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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
04/01/25 (13 days)
Expiration Date
04/14/25 (26 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 11, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
96,512 (-2,819)
132,252 (-9,455)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
93,330 (-11,627)
55,113 (-3,179)
Producers - Long / Short
25,952 (-122)
112,885 (-4,904)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
60,312 (+1,739)
9,119 (-115)
Managed Money - Long / Short
70,962 (-10,178)
20,533 (-4,279)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
22,368 (-1,449)
34,580 (+1,100)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
80.725 +6.01%
on 03/04/25
90.375 -5.31%
on 02/20/25
-4.175 (-4.65%)
since 02/19/25
3-Month
80.725 +6.01%
on 03/04/25
94.750 -9.68%
on 02/12/25
-3.050 (-3.44%)
since 12/19/24
52-Week
72.650 +17.79%
on 08/13/24
94.750 -9.68%
on 02/12/25
+1.700 (+2.03%)
since 03/19/24

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Hogs Post Losses on Wednesday

Lean hog futures were weaker on Wednesday with contracts down 85 cents to $2.02 at the close. The USDA national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $91.02 on Wednesday afternoon, up $2.74...

HEJ25 : 85.575s (-2.31%)
HEK25 : 88.700s (-1.66%)
HEM25 : 96.500s (-0.87%)
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Live cattle futures continued to rally on Wednesday, with gains of $1.35 to $1.85 at the close. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week. Last week was strong, at $203 in the South, with Northern...

LEQ25 : 200.075s (+0.69%)
LEJ25 : 206.825s (+0.71%)
LEM25 : 202.850s (+0.92%)
GFH25 : 286.825s (+0.65%)
GFJ25 : 286.725s (+0.76%)
GFK25 : 287.500s (+0.79%)
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Hogs Weakness Extending to Wednesday

Lean hog futures are slipping lower again on Wednesday with contracts down 95 cents to $2.15 at midday. The USDA national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $90.05 on Wednesday morning,...

HEJ25 : 85.575s (-2.31%)
HEK25 : 88.700s (-1.66%)
HEM25 : 96.500s (-0.87%)
Cattle Strength Continues on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are rallying another $1.60 to $2 on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week. Last week was strong, at $203 in the South, with Northern action at $205-206. This morning’s...

LEQ25 : 200.075s (+0.69%)
LEJ25 : 206.825s (+0.71%)
LEM25 : 202.850s (+0.92%)
GFH25 : 286.825s (+0.65%)
GFJ25 : 286.725s (+0.76%)
GFK25 : 287.500s (+0.79%)
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Hogs Fall Back Lower on Tuesday

Lean hog futures posted 47 cent to $1.80 losses across most contracts on Tuesday. The USDA national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $88.28 on Tuesday afternoon, up 23 cents from the day...

HEJ25 : 85.575s (-2.31%)
HEK25 : 88.700s (-1.66%)
HEM25 : 96.500s (-0.87%)
Cattle Close Mixed on Tuesday

Live cattle futures saw mixed trade at Tuesday’s close, with April up 35 cents and other nearby contracts down 7 to 15 cents. Preliminary open interest was up 2,460 contracts, with April down 2,284 contracts....

LEQ25 : 200.075s (+0.69%)
LEJ25 : 206.825s (+0.71%)
LEM25 : 202.850s (+0.92%)
GFH25 : 286.825s (+0.65%)
GFJ25 : 286.725s (+0.76%)
GFK25 : 287.500s (+0.79%)
Cattle Face Mixed Action on Tuesday

Live cattle futures posted mixed action on Tuesday, with April up 35 cents and other contracts down 7 to 15 cents. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week. Last week was strong, at $203 in the South,...

LEQ25 : 200.075s (+0.69%)
LEJ25 : 206.825s (+0.71%)
LEM25 : 202.850s (+0.92%)
GFH25 : 286.825s (+0.65%)
GFJ25 : 286.725s (+0.76%)
GFK25 : 287.500s (+0.79%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 88.675
2nd Resistance Point 87.925
1st Resistance Point 86.750
Last Price 85.575s
1st Support Level 84.825
2nd Support Level 84.075
3rd Support Level 82.900

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52-Week High 94.750
Fibonacci 61.8% 86.308
Last Price 85.575s
Fibonacci 50% 83.700
Fibonacci 38.2% 81.092
52-Week Low 72.650

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