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Live Cattle Apr '25 (LEJ25)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Slip Lower on Thursday

Live cattle futures closed Thursday with contracts 52 cents to $1.67 in the red on the session. Cash trade has been limited so far, with a few bids of $253. Last week’s cash trade was at $260 to $265 across the country. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,008 head offered, with bids of $253-255. Feeder cattle futures posted 82 cent to $1.60 losses across the front months on Thursday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back up $2.37 on May 27 to $369.63. 

The Thursday APHIS update on the New World Screwworm showed a total of 2,072 active cases in Mexico as of Wednesday. There were 182 active cases in the bordering state of Tamaulipas, 105 active in Nuevo Leon, and 19 in Coahuila.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were lower in the Thursday PM report, with the Chc/Sel spread at $6.74. Choice boxes were down $2.40 to $392.32, while Select was $3.71 lower at $385.58. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter for Thursday at 110,000 head,... 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
04/07/25
Expiration Date
04/30/25 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Apr '25
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Apr Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 19, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
104,747 (+7,769)
183,045 (+8,290)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
156,500 (-1,607)
65,611 (+2,009)
Producers - Long / Short
33,595 (+7,076)
171,532 (+7,623)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
70,047 (+930)
10,408 (+904)
Managed Money - Long / Short
141,490 (-2,032)
13,743 (-825)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
15,010 (+425)
51,868 (+2,834)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
197.750 +9.10%
on 04/09/25
217.675 -0.88%
on 04/30/25
+6.925 (+3.32%)
since 03/28/25
3-Month
189.500 +13.85%
on 03/04/25
217.675 -0.88%
on 04/30/25
+14.250 (+7.07%)
since 01/30/25
52-Week
175.525 +22.92%
on 08/21/24
217.675 -0.88%
on 04/30/25
+27.700 (+14.73%)
since 04/30/24

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Hogs Close with Strength on Thursday

Lean hog futures closed with most contracts steady to 90 cents in the green and June down 62 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.64 on Thursday afternoon, down $1 from the day prior....

HEN26 : 102.125s (unch)
HEM26 : 96.975s (-0.64%)
HEQ26 : 100.925s (+0.07%)
Cattle Slip Lower on Thursday

Live cattle futures closed Thursday with contracts 52 cents to $1.67 in the red on the session. Cash trade has been limited so far, with a few bids of $253. Last week’s cash trade was at $260 to $265...

LEV26 : 232.575s (-0.60%)
LEQ26 : 241.000s (-0.62%)
LEM26 : 249.750s (-0.67%)
GFU26 : 350.250s (-0.44%)
GFQ26 : 353.025s (-0.45%)
GFV26 : 347.000s (-0.42%)
Shootin' the Bull about the influence of Tweets

There were very few analyst's that didn't comment on the 2 minute reaction from Trump's tweet this morning.

Cattle Pulling Back on Thursday

Live cattle futures are trading with Thursday midday losses of 42 cents to $1.15. Cash trade has been limited so far, with last week at $260 to $265 across the country. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange...

LEV26 : 232.575s (-0.60%)
LEQ26 : 241.000s (-0.62%)
LEM26 : 249.750s (-0.67%)
GFU26 : 350.250s (-0.44%)
GFQ26 : 353.025s (-0.45%)
GFV26 : 347.000s (-0.42%)
Hogs Slipping Lower on Thursday

Lean hog futures are trading with 7 to 50 cent losses at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.47 on Thursday morning, down 3 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

HEN26 : 102.125s (unch)
HEM26 : 96.975s (-0.64%)
HEQ26 : 100.925s (+0.07%)
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 : 102.125s (unch)
HEM26 : 96.975s (-0.64%)
HEQ26 : 100.925s (+0.07%)
Cattle Post Wednesday Rally, as Bulls Look to Thursday Trade

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 : 232.575s (-0.60%)
LEQ26 : 241.000s (-0.62%)
LEM26 : 249.750s (-0.67%)
GFU26 : 350.250s (-0.44%)
GFQ26 : 353.025s (-0.45%)
GFV26 : 347.000s (-0.42%)
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 : 102.125s (unch)
HEM26 : 96.975s (-0.64%)
HEQ26 : 100.925s (+0.07%)
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 : 232.575s (-0.60%)
LEQ26 : 241.000s (-0.62%)
LEM26 : 249.750s (-0.67%)
GFU26 : 350.250s (-0.44%)
GFQ26 : 353.025s (-0.45%)
GFV26 : 347.000s (-0.42%)
Shootin' the Bull about slamming basis from both sides

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

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 218.958
2nd Resistance Point 218.317
1st Resistance Point 217.033
Last Price 215.750s
1st Support Level 215.108
2nd Support Level 214.467
3rd Support Level 213.183

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52-Week High 217.675
Last Price 215.750s
Fibonacci 61.8% 201.574
Fibonacci 50% 196.600
Fibonacci 38.2% 191.626
52-Week Low 175.525

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