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Live Cattle Feb '27 (LEG27)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Face Mixed Trade on Wednesday

Live cattle futures closed with mixed trade, as August was down 60 cents and other contracts were up 7 to 50 cents . There were a few cash sales of $403 dressed in the north on Wednesday, with live trade at $255. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online saw no sales on the 1,520 head offered, with just a couple bids of $253. Feeder cattle futures were down a tick to 45 cents across most contracts on Wednesday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down 41 cents on June 30 to $376.99.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were lower in the Wednesday afternoon, with the Chc/Sel spread at $22.39. Choice boxes were down $1.90 at $391.26, with Select $1.99 lower to $369.69. USDA’s federally inspected cattle slaughter for Wednesday was estimated at 110,000 head, with the weekly total at 324,000 head. That was down steady with the previous week and 34,718 head below the same week last year.

Aug 26 Live Cattle  closed at $241.825, down $0.600,

Oct 26 Live Cattle  closed at $236.725, up $0... 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 (222 days)
Expiration Date
02/26/27 (240 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 23, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
94,603 (-2,872)
179,061 (-512)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
153,100 (+2,870)
55,948 (+822)
Producers - Long / Short
27,714 (-3,459)
168,802 (-1,102)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
65,407 (+83)
8,777 (+86)
Managed Money - Long / Short
135,644 (+3,324)
10,061 (+546)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
17,456 (-454)
45,887 (+276)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
224.875 +5.49%
on 06/04/26
242.175 -2.04%
on 06/22/26
+4.850 (+2.09%)
since 06/01/26
3-Month
224.875 +5.49%
on 06/04/26
245.900 -3.53%
on 05/01/26
+1.525 (+0.65%)
since 04/01/26
52-Week
196.900 +20.48%
on 11/25/25
245.900 -3.53%
on 05/01/26
+39.175 (+19.78%)
since 07/01/25

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Cattle Face Mixed Trade on Wednesday

Live cattle futures closed with mixed trade, as August was down 60 cents and other contracts were up 7 to 50 cents . There were a few cash sales of $403 dressed in the north on Wednesday, with live trade...

LEZ26 : 236.575s (+0.08%)
LEV26 : 236.725s (+0.03%)
LEQ26 : 241.825s (-0.25%)
GFU26 : 362.175s (-0.10%)
GFQ26 : 364.150s (-0.12%)
GFV26 : 359.300s (-0.10%)
Hogs Face Wednesday Weakness

Lean hog futures were busy pulling back on Wednesday, with contracts 5 cents to $1.15 lower at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $96.92 on Wednesday afternoon, down 66 cents from...

HEQ26 : 97.050s (-1.17%)
HEN26 : 93.350s (-1.03%)
HEV26 : 81.500s (-0.61%)
Shootin' the Bull about extent of working capital to manage

Cattle feeders are laden with working capital to manage, whether personal or borrowed.

Fats and Oils

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RSX26 : 738.30 (+0.41%)
KGV26 : 0.7605s (+1.41%)
ZCZ26 : 442-6 (+0.11%)
ZSDAUS-BIW.CM : 4,506,573 (unch)
XSU26 : 3,705 (+0.54%)
CTZ26 : 77.48 (-0.46%)
KOU26 : 4,547 (-0.22%)
XUU26 : 2,974 (+0.78%)
XTU26 : 4,739 (+0.08%)
XVU26 : 2,335 (+0.39%)
XXU26 : 8,433 (+0.31%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.4791 (-2.50%)
Hogs Posting Mixed Trade on Wednesday with Front Month Losses

Lean hog futures are showing front month weakness of 55 to 65 cents on Wednesday, with some back months steady to 20 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at 97.16 on Wednesday morning,...

HEQ26 : 97.050s (-1.17%)
HEN26 : 93.350s (-1.03%)
HEV26 : 81.500s (-0.61%)
Cattle Slightly Higher at Midday Wednesday

Live cattle futures were 67 cents to $1.20 higher across the nearbys at midday. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online saw no sales on the 1,520 head offered, with just a couple bids of $253. Outside...

LEZ26 : 236.575s (+0.08%)
LEV26 : 236.725s (+0.03%)
LEQ26 : 241.825s (-0.25%)
GFU26 : 362.175s (-0.10%)
GFQ26 : 364.150s (-0.12%)
GFV26 : 359.300s (-0.10%)
Cattle Look to Wednesday Trade, Following Tuesday Losses

Live cattle futures were down 57 cents to $1.22 across the board on Tuesday. June futures expired at $258.20. Open interest was down 2,448 contracts on the day. Cash trade has been quiet this week with...

LEZ26 : 236.575s (+0.08%)
LEV26 : 236.725s (+0.03%)
LEQ26 : 241.825s (-0.25%)
GFU26 : 362.175s (-0.10%)
GFQ26 : 364.150s (-0.12%)
GFV26 : 359.300s (-0.10%)
Hogs Look to Wednesday As Pork Prices Face Weakness

Lean hog futures were 47 to 92 cents higher in the nearbys on Tuesday, with deferred contracts down 32 to 47 cents. Open interest was down 3,363 contracts on the day. USDA’s national base hog price...

HEQ26 : 97.050s (-1.17%)
HEN26 : 93.350s (-1.03%)
HEV26 : 81.500s (-0.61%)
Hogs Post Front Month Gains on Tuesday

Lean hog futures were 47 to 92 cents higher in the nearbys on Tuesday, with deferred contracts down 32 to 47 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at 97.58 on Tuesday afternoon. The CME...

HEQ26 : 97.050s (-1.17%)
HEN26 : 93.350s (-1.03%)
HEV26 : 81.500s (-0.61%)
Cattle Extend Losses to Close the Month

Live cattle futures were down 57 cents to $1.22 across the board on Tuesday. June futures expired at $258.20. Cash trade has been quiet this week with last week at northern sales of $260 and $258 in the...

LEZ26 : 236.575s (+0.08%)
LEV26 : 236.725s (+0.03%)
LEQ26 : 241.825s (-0.25%)
GFU26 : 362.175s (-0.10%)
GFQ26 : 364.150s (-0.12%)
GFV26 : 359.300s (-0.10%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 240.758
2nd Resistance Point 239.642
1st Resistance Point 238.433
Last Price 237.225s
1st Support Level 236.108
2nd Support Level 234.992
3rd Support Level 233.783

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52-Week High 245.900
Last Price 237.225s
Fibonacci 61.8% 227.182
Fibonacci 50% 221.400
Fibonacci 38.2% 215.618
52-Week Low 196.900

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