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Live Cattle Feb '26 (LEG26)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Rebounding on Tuesday

Live cattle futures are showing 30 to 90 cent gains across most contracts on Tuesday. Cash trade last week centered in the $233 range across the South and $232-235 for the North.  Feeder cattle futures are up 77 cents to $1.50 at midday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up 73 cents to $370.15 on January 15. Monday’s OKC feeder cattle auction showed 9,551 head sold with prices listed as steady to $4 lower on feeders.

CFTC data showed managed money increasing their net long in live cattle futures and options by 6,555 contracts to 101,316 contracts as of January 13. In feeder cattle futures & options, specs were trimming their net long by 530 contracts to 16,308 contracts. 

USDA Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Tuesday morning report, with the Chc/Sel spread widening out to $6.78. Choice boxes were up $1.99 to $366.32, while Select was 79 cents lower at $359.54. Monday’s USDA federally inspected cattle slaughter was estimated at 105,000 head. That was 9,000 hea... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Live Cattle
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
$3,630/3,300
First Notice Date
02/09/26 (20 days)
Expiration Date
02/27/26 (38 days)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Feb '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Feb Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jan 13, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
107,437 (-1,183)
181,420 (+3,905)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
144,736 (+3,128)
58,797 (-2,085)
Producers - Long / Short
41,866 (-1,679)
173,590 (+4,300)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
64,199 (+1,254)
6,458 (+363)
Managed Money - Long / Short
116,265 (+2,597)
15,927 (-4,014)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
28,471 (+531)
42,870 (+1,929)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
227.550 +2.12%
on 12/24/25
237.550 -2.18%
on 01/13/26
+1.575 (+0.68%)
since 12/19/25
3-Month
204.325 +13.73%
on 11/25/25
246.850 -5.86%
on 10/22/25
-12.150 (-4.97%)
since 10/20/25
52-Week
189.950 +22.33%
on 02/06/25
250.175 -7.12%
on 10/16/25
+40.100 (+20.86%)
since 01/17/25

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Cattle Rebounding on Tuesday

Live cattle futures are showing 30 to 90 cent gains across most contracts on Tuesday. Cash trade last week centered in the $233 range across the South and $232-235 for the North. Feeder cattle futures...

LEM26 : 230.600s (+0.44%)
LEJ26 : 234.575s (+0.26%)
LEG26 : 232.375s (+0.10%)
GFH26 : 357.675s (+0.34%)
GFF26 : 362.625s (+0.19%)
GFJ26 : 356.450s (+0.44%)
Hogs Posting Mixed Trade on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are showing 7 to 20 cent losses in nearbys on Tuesday, with other contracts posting gains. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Tuesday morning due to light volume. The...

HEJ26 : 95.175s (-0.03%)
HEG26 : 87.850s (-0.48%)
HEK26 : 99.000s (+0.28%)
Hogs Look to Tuesday Trade Following Long Weekend

Lean hog futures saw slightly higher action in Friday, with contracts up 20 to 50 cents. Another round of new buying was noted, with open interest up 6,380 contracts. February managed to close the week...

HEJ26 : 95.175s (-0.03%)
HEG26 : 87.850s (-0.48%)
HEK26 : 99.000s (+0.28%)
Cattle Look to Tuesday After Collapsing into Three-Day Weekend

Live cattle futures closed the Friday session with contracts $3.90 to $4.50 lower. February was $1.57 lower last week. Cash trade last week centered in the $233 range across the South and $232-235 for...

LEM26 : 230.600s (+0.44%)
LEJ26 : 234.575s (+0.26%)
LEG26 : 232.375s (+0.10%)
GFH26 : 357.675s (+0.34%)
GFF26 : 362.625s (+0.19%)
GFJ26 : 356.450s (+0.44%)
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LEJ26 : 234.575s (+0.26%)
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Hogs Close with Slight Gains on Friday

Lean hog futures saw slightly higher action in Friday, with contracts up 20 to 50 cents. February managed to close the week with a $2.97 gain. USDA’s national base hog price was at $74.78 reported on...

HEJ26 : 95.175s (-0.03%)
HEG26 : 87.850s (-0.48%)
HEK26 : 99.000s (+0.28%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 234.717
2nd Resistance Point 234.058
1st Resistance Point 233.217
Last Price 232.375s
1st Support Level 231.717
2nd Support Level 231.058
3rd Support Level 230.217

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52-Week High 250.175
Last Price 232.375s
Fibonacci 61.8% 227.169
Fibonacci 50% 220.063
Fibonacci 38.2% 212.956
52-Week Low 189.950

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