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Lean Hogs Dec '26 (HEZ26)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Head into Tuesday’s Close with Gains

Lean hog futures posted Tuesday gains of 32 to 62 cents at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $99.65 on Tuesday afternoon, up 20 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 55 cents on July 31 at $97.68. 

Pork exports converted from Census data to a carcass basis showed June shipments a 540.19 million lbs. That was a 3.2% drop from last year and 10.3% below May. 

USDA’s pork carcass cutout value was down $1.08 in the Tuesday PM report, at $99.83. All primals were reported lower. USDA estimated federally inspected hog slaughter for Tuesday at 483,000 head, taking the weekly total to 901,000 head. That is 29,000 head above the previous week and 7,649 head below the same week last year.

Aug 26 Hogs  closed at $97.850, up $0.325,

Oct 26 Hogs  closed at $84.350, up $0.675

Dec 26 Hogs  closed at $75.775, up $0.425,

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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
$1,650/1,500
First Notice Date
12/14/26 (131 days)
Expiration Date
12/14/26 (131 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jul 28, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
112,181 (+77)
69,069 (+5,457)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
70,900 (+6,444)
113,330 (+72)
Producers - Long / Short
36,286 (-351)
61,829 (+4,511)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
73,058 (-188)
4,403 (+330)
Managed Money - Long / Short
52,484 (+4,477)
71,602 (-4,196)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
18,416 (+1,967)
41,728 (+4,268)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
72.875 +3.98%
on 07/06/26
80.825 -6.25%
on 07/24/26
+2.400 (+3.27%)
since 07/02/26
3-Month
72.750 +4.16%
on 07/02/26
84.700 -10.54%
on 05/13/26
-5.500 (-6.77%)
since 05/04/26
52-Week
72.750 +4.16%
on 07/02/26
85.275 -11.14%
on 03/10/26
+1.750 (+2.36%)
since 08/04/25

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Lean hog futures posted Tuesday gains of 32 to 62 cents at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $99.65 on Tuesday afternoon, up 20 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index...

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LEQ26 : 231.950s (+0.37%)
GFU26 : 346.150s (+1.05%)
GFQ26 : 351.200s (+0.97%)
GFV26 : 337.150s (+1.03%)
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LEZ26 : 227.275s (+0.46%)
LEV26 : 227.900s (+0.52%)
LEQ26 : 231.950s (+0.37%)
GFU26 : 346.150s (+1.05%)
GFQ26 : 351.200s (+0.97%)
GFV26 : 337.150s (+1.03%)
Hogs See Mixed Action to Start the Week

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HEV26 : 84.350s (+0.81%)
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LEZ26 : 227.275s (+0.46%)
LEV26 : 227.900s (+0.52%)
LEQ26 : 231.950s (+0.37%)
GFU26 : 346.150s (+1.05%)
GFQ26 : 351.200s (+0.97%)
GFV26 : 337.150s (+1.03%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 77.667
2nd Resistance Point 76.808
1st Resistance Point 76.292
Last Price 75.775s
1st Support Level 74.917
2nd Support Level 74.058
3rd Support Level 73.542

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52-Week High 85.275
Fibonacci 61.8% 80.490
Fibonacci 50% 79.012
Fibonacci 38.2% 77.535
Last Price 75.775s
52-Week Low 72.750

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