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Lean Hogs Jun '26 (HEM26)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Recover on Tuesday

Lean hog futures posted 65 cent to $1.80 gains on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Tuesday afternoon due to packer submission issues. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 27 cents on May 1 at $91.03. 

Monthly trade data from Census converted to a carcass basis showed pork exports at 678.14 million lbs. That was the 3rd largest on record for March and up 18.1% from February.

USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Tuesday PM report was down $1.39 at $95.97 per cwt. The rib primal was the only reported higher. USDA estimated federally inspected hog slaughter for Tuesday at 488,000 head, with the weekly total at 967,000. That is up 5,000 head from the previous week and 4,175 head above the same week last year.

May 26 Hogs  closed at $92.800, up $1.175,

Jun 26 Hogs  closed at $101.425, up $1.675

Jul 26 Hogs  closed at $103.525, up $1.700,

On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (eithe... 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
06/12/26 (38 days)
Expiration Date
06/12/26 (38 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 28, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
120,446 (+5,127)
132,621 (-2,450)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
93,304 (-5,586)
77,132 (+2,463)
Producers - Long / Short
42,067 (+4,854)
120,122 (-2,898)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
76,588 (+134)
10,708 (+309)
Managed Money - Long / Short
79,601 (-5,268)
33,499 (+3,506)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
13,703 (-318)
43,633 (-1,043)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
99.475 +1.96%
on 05/05/26
107.850 -5.96%
on 04/06/26
-3.050 (-2.92%)
since 04/02/26
3-Month
99.475 +1.96%
on 05/05/26
111.850 -9.32%
on 02/06/26
-9.125 (-8.25%)
since 02/05/26
52-Week
93.100 +8.94%
on 11/24/25
112.025 -9.46%
on 02/04/26
+6.350 (+6.68%)
since 05/05/25

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Hogs Recover on Tuesday

Lean hog futures posted 65 cent to $1.80 gains on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Tuesday afternoon due to packer submission issues. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 27...

HEM26 : 101.425s (+1.68%)
HEK26 : 92.800s (+1.28%)
HEN26 : 103.525s (+1.67%)
Cattle Rallies Back on Tuesday

Live cattle futures posted gains of $1.47 to $2.92 across the board on Tuesday. Cash trade from last week finished out near $256-257. It has been quiet so far this week, with a few light sales of $400...

LEV26 : 243.225s (+1.15%)
LEQ26 : 248.350s (+0.88%)
LEM26 : 253.225s (+0.59%)
GFQ26 : 372.300s (+1.55%)
GFK26 : 371.825s (+1.43%)
GFU26 : 370.375s (+1.53%)
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Hogs Back to Higher Trade on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are 75 to 85 cents higher in the front months on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Tuesday mornind due to packer submission issues. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

HEM26 : 101.425s (+1.68%)
HEK26 : 92.800s (+1.28%)
HEN26 : 103.525s (+1.67%)
Cattle Trading with Tuesday Midday Gains

Live cattle futures are trading 92 cents to $2.27 higher so far on Tuesday. Cash trade from last week finished out near $256-257. It has been quiet so far this week. Feeder cattle futures are $4 to $5...

LEV26 : 243.225s (+1.15%)
LEQ26 : 248.350s (+0.88%)
LEM26 : 253.225s (+0.59%)
GFQ26 : 372.300s (+1.55%)
GFK26 : 371.825s (+1.43%)
GFU26 : 370.375s (+1.53%)
Cattle Shift Focus to Tuesday After Monday Losses

Live cattle futures settled with $1.25 to $2 losses across most contracts on Monday. Open interest saw modest new selling, up 1,266 contracts. Cash trade from last week started at $250-252 across the country...

LEV26 : 243.225s (+1.15%)
LEQ26 : 248.350s (+0.88%)
LEM26 : 253.225s (+0.59%)
GFQ26 : 372.300s (+1.55%)
GFK26 : 371.825s (+1.43%)
GFU26 : 370.375s (+1.53%)
Hogs Look to Tuesday after Starting the Week on a Softer Note

Lean hog futures posted losses of 32 cents to $1.55 at the Monday close. Open interest suggested a rotation of ownership, up 267 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.44 on Monday...

HEM26 : 101.425s (+1.68%)
HEK26 : 92.800s (+1.28%)
HEN26 : 103.525s (+1.67%)
Cattle Pull Off Lows, Still Fall on Monday

Live cattle futures settled with $1.25 to $2 losses across most contracts on Monday. Cash trade from last week started at $250-252 across the country and worked up to $256-257. Feeder cattle futures were...

LEV26 : 243.225s (+1.15%)
LEQ26 : 248.350s (+0.88%)
LEM26 : 253.225s (+0.59%)
GFQ26 : 372.300s (+1.55%)
GFK26 : 371.825s (+1.43%)
GFU26 : 370.375s (+1.53%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 104.067
2nd Resistance Point 102.758
1st Resistance Point 102.092
Last Price 101.425s
1st Support Level 100.117
2nd Support Level 98.808
3rd Support Level 98.142

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52-Week High 112.025
Fibonacci 61.8% 104.796
Fibonacci 50% 102.563
Last Price 101.425s
Fibonacci 38.2% 100.329
52-Week Low 93.100

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