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Lean Hogs Oct '25 (HEV25)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Look to Thursday Following Wednesday Gains

Lean hog futures closed the Wednesday trade with contracts up 65 cents to $2 in the nearbys and back months 35 cents lower to 25 cents higher. Open interest was down 7,303 contracts, suggesting some shorts were leaving. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.64 on Wednesday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 18 cents on May 22 at $90.70. 

USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Wednesday PM report was down 50 cents at $98.35 per cwt. The belly and ham primals were the only reported higher. USDA estimated federally inspected hog slaughter for Wednesday at 475,000 head, with the weekly total at 944,000 head. That is down 17,069 head from the same holiday week last year.

Jun 26 Hogs  closed at $97.600, up $1.475,

Jul 26 Hogs  closed at $102.125, up $2.000

Aug 26 Hogs  closed at $100.850, up $1.800,

On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the sec... 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
10/14/25
Expiration Date
10/16/25 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 19, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
129,862 (+1,385)
119,634 (-3,488)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
89,006 (-1,897)
96,203 (+2,966)
Producers - Long / Short
46,137 (-863)
105,586 (-3,675)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
80,898 (+1,847)
11,221 (-214)
Managed Money - Long / Short
76,026 (+520)
53,216 (+6,921)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
12,980 (-2,417)
42,987 (-3,955)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
96.700 +0.80%
on 10/10/25
101.950 -4.39%
on 09/29/25
-0.050 (-0.05%)
since 09/15/25
3-Month
87.775 +11.05%
on 07/16/25
101.950 -4.39%
on 09/29/25
+10.000 (+11.43%)
since 07/15/25
52-Week
72.775 +33.94%
on 04/09/25
101.950 -4.39%
on 09/29/25
+18.050 (+22.73%)
since 10/15/24

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Live cattle futures closed Wednesday with contracts $1.70 to $3.35 higher across the board. Cash trade has been limited so far, with last week at $260 to $265 across the country. The Wednesday Fed Cattle...

LEV26 : 233.475 (-0.21%)
LEQ26 : 242.000 (-0.21%)
LEM26 : 250.300 (-0.45%)
GFU26 : 351.150 (-0.18%)
GFQ26 : 354.150 (-0.13%)
GFV26 : 347.950 (-0.15%)
Hogs Look to Thursday Following Wednesday Gains

Lean hog futures closed the Wednesday trade with contracts up 65 cents to $2 in the nearbys and back months 35 cents lower to 25 cents higher. Open interest was down 7,303 contracts, suggesting some shorts...

HEN26 : 102.075 (-0.05%)
HEM26 : 97.050 (-0.56%)
HEQ26 : 100.700 (-0.15%)
Hogs Rebound on Wednesday

Lean hog futures closed the Wednesday trade with contracts up 65 cents to $2 in the nearbys and back months 35 cents lower to 25 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.64 on...

HEN26 : 102.075 (-0.05%)
HEM26 : 97.050 (-0.56%)
HEQ26 : 100.700 (-0.15%)
Cattle Rally Back on Wednesday

Live cattle futures closed Wednesday with contracts $1.70 to $3.35 higher across the board. Cash trade has been limited so far, with last week at $260 to $265 across the country. The Wednesday Fed Cattle...

LEV26 : 233.475 (-0.21%)
LEQ26 : 242.000 (-0.21%)
LEM26 : 250.300 (-0.45%)
GFU26 : 351.150 (-0.18%)
GFQ26 : 354.150 (-0.13%)
GFV26 : 347.950 (-0.15%)
Shootin' the Bull about slamming basis from both sides

Lower cash bids and higher futures helped to converge basis quickly today.

Cattle Back to Rally Mode on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are showing $3.35 to $3.90 so far on Wednesday. Cash trade has been limited so far, with last week at $260 to $265 across the country. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction...

LEV26 : 233.475 (-0.21%)
LEQ26 : 242.000 (-0.21%)
LEM26 : 250.300 (-0.45%)
GFU26 : 351.150 (-0.18%)
GFQ26 : 354.150 (-0.13%)
GFV26 : 347.950 (-0.15%)
Hogs Rebounding Higher on Wednesday

Lean hog futures are trading with contracts $1.15 to 1.85 most months on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.50 on Wednesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 18 cents...

HEN26 : 102.075 (-0.05%)
HEM26 : 97.050 (-0.56%)
HEQ26 : 100.700 (-0.15%)
Cattle Look to Wednesday After Back and Forth Tuesday Trade

Live cattle futures closed with losses of 45 cents to $1.07 in the nearbys and 17 to 45 cent gains in back months. Open interest was down 5,133 contracts on Tuesday. Cash trade from last week was $260...

LEV26 : 233.475 (-0.21%)
LEQ26 : 242.000 (-0.21%)
LEM26 : 250.300 (-0.45%)
GFU26 : 351.150 (-0.18%)
GFQ26 : 354.150 (-0.13%)
GFV26 : 347.950 (-0.15%)
Hogs Look to Wednesday Trade

Lean hog futures saw mixed trade at Tuesday’s final bell, with June up 37 cents and other contracts down $1.12. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Tuesday afternoon due to low volume....

HEN26 : 102.075 (-0.05%)
HEM26 : 97.050 (-0.56%)
HEQ26 : 100.700 (-0.15%)
Hogs Close Mixed on Tuesday

Lean hog futures saw mixed trade at Tuesday’s final bell, with June up 37 cents and other contracts down $1.12. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Tuesday afternoon due to low volume....

HEN26 : 102.075 (-0.05%)
HEM26 : 97.050 (-0.56%)
HEQ26 : 100.700 (-0.15%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 97.475
2nd Resistance Point 97.475
1st Resistance Point 97.475
Last Price 97.475s
1st Support Level 97.475
2nd Support Level 97.475
3rd Support Level 97.475

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52-Week High 101.950
Last Price 97.475s
Fibonacci 61.8% 90.805
Fibonacci 50% 87.363
Fibonacci 38.2% 83.920
52-Week Low 72.775

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