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Lean Hogs Apr '26 (HEJ26)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Close Mixed on Tuesday

Lean hog futures closed with nearby February down 47 cents on Tuesday, with other contracts steady to a dime higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $76.36 on Tuesday afternoon, up $10 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 23 cents on Jan 2 at $81.62. 

USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Tuesday AM report was $2.59 lower at $91.25 per cwt. All primals were reported lower. USDA estimated federal inspected hog slaughter for Tuesday at 495,000 head, taking the total to 993,000 head. That is 51,000 head above a week ago, and 57,696 head above the same week last year.

Feb 26 Hogs  closed at $85.675, down $0.475,

Apr 26 Hogs  closed at $91.575, up $0.075

May 26 Hogs  closed at $95.625, up $0.050,

On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for... Read more

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
04/15/26 (99 days)
Expiration Date
04/15/26 (99 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Dec 30, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
101,154 (+818)
135,085 (+2,933)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
116,351 (+3,552)
75,018 (-181)
Producers - Long / Short
26,808 (+392)
123,034 (+1,857)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
69,567 (+133)
7,272 (+783)
Managed Money - Long / Short
90,681 (+2,638)
14,374 (-1,492)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
25,670 (+914)
60,644 (+1,311)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
85.500 +7.11%
on 12/09/25
91.925 -0.38%
on 01/06/26
+4.800 (+5.53%)
since 12/05/25
3-Month
81.100 +12.92%
on 11/21/25
92.425 -0.92%
on 10/07/25
-0.825 (-0.89%)
since 10/06/25
52-Week
75.325 +21.57%
on 04/09/25
94.725 -3.33%
on 09/29/25
+11.400 (+14.22%)
since 01/06/25

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Hogs Close Mixed on Tuesday

Lean hog futures closed with nearby February down 47 cents on Tuesday, with other contracts steady to a dime higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $76.36 on Tuesday afternoon, up $10...

HEJ26 : 91.575s (+0.08%)
HEG26 : 85.675s (-0.55%)
HEK26 : 95.625s (+0.05%)
Cattle Extend Gains on Tuesday

Live cattle futures closed Tuesday with gains of 50 to 75 cents. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week with last week reported at $232-233 across the country. Feeder cattle futures posted another...

LEM26 : 232.075s (+0.28%)
LEJ26 : 237.375s (+0.24%)
LEG26 : 236.625s (+0.32%)
GFH26 : 359.025s (+0.97%)
GFF26 : 362.175s (+0.89%)
GFJ26 : 358.125s (+0.91%)
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Hogs Mixed on Tuesday

Lean hog futures posted are back to mixed action so far on Tuesday, with front months within 35 cents of unchanged. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported Tuesday morning due to low volume....

HEJ26 : 91.575s (+0.08%)
HEG26 : 85.675s (-0.55%)
HEK26 : 95.625s (+0.05%)
Cattle Posting Tuesday Midday Strength

Live cattle futures are showing 30 to 55 cent gains so far on Tuesday. Cash trade from last week settled in at $232-233 across the country. Feeder cattle futures are up another $1.95 to $2.30 at midday....

LEM26 : 232.075s (+0.28%)
LEJ26 : 237.375s (+0.24%)
LEG26 : 236.625s (+0.32%)
GFH26 : 359.025s (+0.97%)
GFF26 : 362.175s (+0.89%)
GFJ26 : 358.125s (+0.91%)
Cattle Look to Tuesday Trade Following Monday Gains

Live cattle futures closed with mostly higher action, up 82 cents to $1.25, as the exception was February, down 12 cents. Open interest was up 214 contracts. Cash trade from last week settled in at $232-233...

LEM26 : 232.075s (+0.28%)
LEJ26 : 237.375s (+0.24%)
LEG26 : 236.625s (+0.32%)
GFH26 : 359.025s (+0.97%)
GFF26 : 362.175s (+0.89%)
GFJ26 : 358.125s (+0.91%)
Hogs Post Monday Rally Despite Weaker Cutout

Lean hog futures posted gains of $2.05 to $2.50 gains in the front months on Monday. Preliminary open interest was up 5,225 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $66.36 on Monday...

HEJ26 : 91.575s (+0.08%)
HEG26 : 85.675s (-0.55%)
HEK26 : 95.625s (+0.05%)
Cattle Close Mostly Higher on Monday

Live cattle futures closed with mostly higher action, up 82 cents to $1.25, as the exception was February, down 12 cents. Cash trade from last week settled in at $232-233 across the country. Feeder cattle...

LEM26 : 232.075s (+0.28%)
LEJ26 : 237.375s (+0.24%)
LEG26 : 236.625s (+0.32%)
GFH26 : 359.025s (+0.97%)
GFF26 : 362.175s (+0.89%)
GFJ26 : 358.125s (+0.91%)
Hogs Rally on Monday

Lean hog futures posted gains of $2.05 to $2.50 gains in the front months on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $66.36 on Monday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 41...

HEJ26 : 91.575s (+0.08%)
HEG26 : 85.675s (-0.55%)
HEK26 : 95.625s (+0.05%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 93.525
2nd Resistance Point 92.725
1st Resistance Point 92.150
Last Price 91.575s
1st Support Level 90.775
2nd Support Level 89.975
3rd Support Level 89.400

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52-Week High 94.725
Last Price 91.575s
Fibonacci 61.8% 87.314
Fibonacci 50% 85.025
Fibonacci 38.2% 82.736
52-Week Low 75.325

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