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Live Cattle Feb '27 (LEG27)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Bounce into the End of the Month

Live cattle futures posted gains of 45 to 95 cents on Monday, with August expiring up $1.50 at $220.75. Last week’s cash trade was mostly $220-222 late across the country. Feeder cattle futures saw contracts 50 to 60 cent gains across most contracts. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down another $3.49 on August 28 to $329.31. The Monday OKC feeder cattle auction had 3,589 head for sale, with sales on feeders steers listed as steady and heifers steady to $5 lower. Calves were seen $8-15 lower.

Monday’s Crop Progress report showed the US pasture rating at 18% gd/ex, down 3 with the week prior. The Brugler500 index fell 7 points to 245.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were lower in the Monday morning report, with the Chc/Sel widening to $17.33. Choice boxes were down 41 cents at $375.82, with Select $2.59 lower to $358.49 USDA estimated the Monday Federally inspected cattle slaughter at 104,000 head. That is up 6,000 head from the previous Monday, and well above the same Monday... 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
$3,520/3,200
First Notice Date
02/08/27 (160 days)
Expiration Date
02/26/27 (178 days)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Feb '27
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Feb Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Aug 25, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
106,003 (-875)
134,578 (-2,702)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
96,536 (+2,472)
60,690 (+6,210)
Producers - Long / Short
34,908 (-2,331)
129,240 (-2,661)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
69,969 (+1,186)
4,212 (-311)
Managed Money - Long / Short
84,341 (+2,471)
24,612 (+5,709)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
12,195 (+1)
36,078 (+501)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
212.750 +1.75%
on 08/26/26
229.275 -5.58%
on 08/06/26
-10.400 (-4.58%)
since 07/31/26
3-Month
212.750 +1.75%
on 08/26/26
242.175 -10.61%
on 06/22/26
-13.875 (-6.02%)
since 05/29/26
52-Week
196.900 +9.94%
on 11/25/25
245.900 -11.97%
on 05/01/26
-8.375 (-3.72%)
since 08/28/25

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Lean hog futures were in rally mode to round out August trade, with gains of 95 cents to $1.85 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $88.73 on Monday afternoon, down 84 cents from...

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Live cattle futures posted gains of 45 to 95 cents on Monday, with August expiring up $1.50 at $220.75. Last week’s cash trade was mostly $220-222 late across the country. Feeder cattle futures saw contracts...

LEG27 : 216.475s (+0.44%)
LEZ26 : 214.575s (+0.40%)
LEV26 : 212.675s (+0.45%)
GFV26 : 317.025s (+0.16%)
GFU26 : 321.450s (+0.17%)
GFX26 : 310.425s (+0.16%)
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Cattle Getting A Bounce at Month End

Live cattle futures are trading with Monday gains of 75 to 95 cents in the front months. Last week’s cash trade was mostly $220-222 late across the country. Feeder cattle futures are starting the week...

LEG27 : 216.475s (+0.44%)
LEZ26 : 214.575s (+0.40%)
LEV26 : 212.675s (+0.45%)
GFV26 : 317.025s (+0.16%)
GFU26 : 321.450s (+0.17%)
GFX26 : 310.425s (+0.16%)
Hogs Rallying to Close Out August

Lean hog futures are in rally mode to round out August trade, with gains of $1.45 to $1.85 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $88.65 on Monday morning afternoon, down $1 from the...

HEZ26 : 74.150s (+2.56%)
HEV26 : 83.675s (+2.17%)
HEG27 : 76.525s (+2.07%)
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Hogs Look to Close Out August Following Friday Gains

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HEZ26 : 74.150s (+2.56%)
HEV26 : 83.675s (+2.17%)
HEG27 : 76.525s (+2.07%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 219.850
2nd Resistance Point 218.575
1st Resistance Point 217.525
Last Price 216.475s
1st Support Level 215.200
2nd Support Level 213.925
3rd Support Level 212.875

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52-Week High 245.900
Fibonacci 61.8% 227.182
Fibonacci 50% 221.400
Last Price 216.475s
Fibonacci 38.2% 215.618
52-Week Low 196.900

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