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Live Cattle Jun '26 (LEM26)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Fall Back on Friday

Live cattle futures gave back some of this week’s strength on Friday, with contracts down $1.05 to $1.625 at the close. August was down just 47 cents this week. Cash trade finally picked up on Friday, to $255 across the country, with some picking up to $256 in the North. Feeder cattle futures posted Friday losses of $1.77 to $2.30 at the close, with August holding up $3.525 this week. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back down $2.09 on June 10 to $368.01.

JBS announced a planned closure of its Souderton, PA slaughter plant this morning. The plant has a kill capacity of nearly 2,000 head/day. 

The total number of screwworm cases in the US has climbed to 9, with 1 dog in New Mexico, as well as 2 goats and 6 head of cattle in Texas. 

Managed money was trimming back 5,962 contracts from their net long position in the week that ended on June 9, taking it to 109,002 contracts in live cattle futures and options. CFTC data showed specs in feeder cattle futures and options a... 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
$3,300/3,000
First Notice Date
06/08/26
Expiration Date
06/30/26 (18 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 9, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
99,064 (-2,470)
170,702 (+2,502)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
137,031 (-10,237)
54,545 (-7,201)
Producers - Long / Short
33,366 (-1,312)
162,195 (+5,270)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
64,895 (-375)
7,704 (-1,985)
Managed Money - Long / Short
120,206 (-9,168)
11,134 (-2,133)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
16,825 (-1,069)
43,411 (-5,068)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
243.700 +2.53%
on 06/04/26
255.775 -2.31%
on 05/18/26
+2.175 (+0.88%)
since 05/12/26
3-Month
228.050 +9.57%
on 03/13/26
256.625 -2.63%
on 05/01/26
+20.500 (+8.94%)
since 03/12/26
52-Week
199.125 +25.49%
on 06/23/25
256.625 -2.63%
on 05/01/26
+45.000 (+21.96%)
since 06/12/25

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Hogs Close with Gains to Round Out the Week

Lean hog futures were up 25 to 82 cents across most contracts on Friday, with expiring June up 25 cents. July was down $1.35 this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.27 on Friday...

HEN26 : 97.450s (+0.85%)
HEM26 : 92.525s (-0.27%)
HEQ26 : 96.350s (+0.47%)
Cattle Fall Back on Friday

Live cattle futures gave back some of this week’s strength on Friday, with contracts down $1.05 to $1.625 at the close. August was down just 47 cents this week. Cash trade finally picked up on Friday,...

LEV26 : 233.800s (-0.68%)
LEQ26 : 241.175s (-0.62%)
LEM26 : 249.875s (-0.64%)
GFU26 : 354.550s (-0.55%)
GFQ26 : 357.425s (-0.62%)
GFV26 : 350.925s (-0.53%)
Cattle Markets Lower on Plant closings

Plant closings pressure cattle

Shootin' the Bull about spreads of all kinds

In my opinion, more indecision surfaced in this week's trading as traders kept fats within the two-day range of 6/4 & 6/5.

Hogs Trading with Friday Gains

Lean hog futures are posting mixed trade on Friday, with June down 25 cents and July up 80 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.26 on Friday morning, down $3.34 from the day prior....

HEN26 : 97.450s (+0.85%)
HEM26 : 92.525s (-0.27%)
HEQ26 : 96.350s (+0.47%)
Cattle Showing Friday Losses

Live cattle futures are showing losses of $1.00 to $1.70 at midday. There were no deliveries issued against June futures on Thursday. Open interest was up 2,405 contracts. Cash trade has been quiet this...

LEV26 : 233.800s (-0.68%)
LEQ26 : 241.175s (-0.62%)
LEM26 : 249.875s (-0.64%)
GFU26 : 354.550s (-0.55%)
GFQ26 : 357.425s (-0.62%)
GFV26 : 350.925s (-0.53%)
Cattle Look to Friday after Thursday Gains

Live cattle futures closed with $1.17 to $1.92 gains on Thursday. There were no deliveries issued against June futures on Thursday. Open interest was up 2,405 contracts. Cash trade has been quiet this...

LEV26 : 233.800s (-0.68%)
LEQ26 : 241.175s (-0.62%)
LEM26 : 249.875s (-0.64%)
GFU26 : 354.550s (-0.55%)
GFQ26 : 357.425s (-0.62%)
GFV26 : 350.925s (-0.53%)
Hogs Look to Close Out the Week

Lean hog futures saw mixed trade on Thursday, with contracts down 40 cents to 70 cents higher. Open interest was up 3,128 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.26 on Thursday...

HEN26 : 97.450s (+0.85%)
HEM26 : 92.525s (-0.27%)
HEQ26 : 96.350s (+0.47%)
Hogs Close Mixed on Thursday

Lean hog futures saw mixed trade on Thursday, with contracts down 40 cents to 70 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.26 on Thursday afternoon, down 26 cents from the day...

HEN26 : 97.450s (+0.85%)
HEM26 : 92.525s (-0.27%)
HEQ26 : 96.350s (+0.47%)
Cattle Rally Back on Thursday

Live cattle futures closed with $1.17 to $1.92 gains on Thursday. There were no deliveries issued against June futures on Thursday. Cash trade has been quiet this week with a few bids on Thursday reported...

LEV26 : 233.800s (-0.68%)
LEQ26 : 241.175s (-0.62%)
LEM26 : 249.875s (-0.64%)
GFU26 : 354.550s (-0.55%)
GFQ26 : 357.425s (-0.62%)
GFV26 : 350.925s (-0.53%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 255.717
2nd Resistance Point 253.708
1st Resistance Point 251.792
Last Price 249.875s
1st Support Level 247.867
2nd Support Level 245.858
3rd Support Level 243.942

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52-Week High 256.625
Last Price 249.875s
Fibonacci 61.8% 234.660
Fibonacci 50% 227.875
Fibonacci 38.2% 221.090
52-Week Low 199.125

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