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Live Cattle Oct '26 (LEV26)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Extending Losses to Tuesday

Live cattle futures are trading with 75 cent to $1.30 losses across most contracts on Tuesday. Cash trade was quiet on Monday with last week at northern sales of $260 live and $408-410 dressed, with a few sales at $258 in the South. Feeder cattle futures are down $3.37 to $3.45 at midday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down 48 cents on June 26 to $379.92.

The weekly NASS Crop Progress report showed the US pasture rating at 34% gd/ex, up 1% from the week prior. The Brugler500 index was up 5 points to 291.

The updated APHIS tally on New World Screwworm cases in the US shows 29 cases as of June 30, with 21 active cases. 

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Tuesday morning, with the Chc/Sel spread at $19.63. Choice boxes were up $3.54 at $394.98, with Select $1.17 higher to $375.35. USDA’s federally inspected cattle slaughter for Monday was estimated at 107,000 head. That was up 1,000 from the previous Monday but 9,911 head below the same Monday last year.<... 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
10/05/26 (97 days)
Expiration Date
10/30/26 (122 days)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Oct '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Oct 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
225.375 +5.00%
on 06/04/26
243.000 -2.61%
on 06/22/26
+6.225 (+2.70%)
since 05/29/26
3-Month
225.375 +5.00%
on 06/04/26
246.550 -4.02%
on 05/01/26
+2.625 (+1.12%)
since 03/30/26
52-Week
196.175 +20.63%
on 07/02/25
246.550 -4.02%
on 05/01/26
+36.500 (+18.24%)
since 06/30/25

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Cattle Extending Losses to Tuesday

Live cattle futures are trading with 75 cent to $1.30 losses across most contracts on Tuesday. Cash trade was quiet on Monday with last week at northern sales of $260 live and $408-410 dressed, with a...

LEV26 : 236.650s (-0.31%)
LEQ26 : 242.425s (-0.47%)
LEM26 : 258.200s (+0.31%)
GFU26 : 362.525s (-0.88%)
GFQ26 : 364.600s (-0.78%)
GFV26 : 359.650s (-0.90%)
Hog Bulls Gaining Ground on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are showing 12 to 72 cent gains so far on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at 97.05 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 14 cents on June 26 at...

HEQ26 : 98.200s (+0.95%)
HEN26 : 94.325s (+0.53%)
HEV26 : 82.000s (+0.58%)
The Sauce is Coming Off

Feeder cattle are losing momentum after reaching recent highs, and a break below the key 360 support level could signal a much larger decline despite today's tight cattle supplies.

Cattle Prices Likely Just Topped Out. Look Out Below!

October live cattle futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.

LEV26 : 236.650s (-0.31%)
Cattle Look to Tuesday Following Monday Losses

Live cattle were down a nickel in soon to expire (today) June, with other contracts falling $1.22 to $2.25. Open interest was down 3,489 contracts on Monday. Cash trade was quiet to on Monday with last...

LEV26 : 236.650s (-0.31%)
LEQ26 : 242.425s (-0.47%)
LEM26 : 258.200s (+0.31%)
GFU26 : 362.525s (-0.88%)
GFQ26 : 364.600s (-0.78%)
GFV26 : 359.650s (-0.90%)
Hogs Post Mixed Monay, as Traders Look to Tuesday

Lean hog futures closed with front months up 70 to 90 cents, as deferreds were down 42 cents to $1.30. Open interest was down a combined 2,562 in the front months. USDA’s national base hog price was...

HEQ26 : 98.200s (+0.95%)
HEN26 : 94.325s (+0.53%)
HEV26 : 82.000s (+0.58%)
What Should We Expect from US Government Numbers Tuesday?

If you are one of those who love the smell of a damp feedlot or hot hog barn, Tuesday is for you with government numbers from one end to the other.

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Hogs Closes Mixed on Monday

Lean hog futures closed with front months up 70 to 90 cents, as deferreds were down 42 cents to $1.30. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

HEQ26 : 98.200s (+0.95%)
HEN26 : 94.325s (+0.53%)
HEV26 : 82.000s (+0.58%)
Cattle Faces Monday Weakness

Live cattle were down a nickel in soon to expire (Tuesday) June, with other contracts falling $1.22 to $2.25. Cash trade was quiet to on Monday with last week at northern sales of $260 live and $408-410...

LEV26 : 236.650s (-0.31%)
LEQ26 : 242.425s (-0.47%)
LEM26 : 258.200s (+0.31%)
GFU26 : 362.525s (-0.88%)
GFQ26 : 364.600s (-0.78%)
GFV26 : 359.650s (-0.90%)
Hogs Bounce Back

August Hgos bounce back as cutouts stabilize

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Relative Strength just crossed below 50%. The market is indicating support for a bearish trend.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 241.217
2nd Resistance Point 239.583
1st Resistance Point 238.117
Last Price 236.650s
1st Support Level 235.017
2nd Support Level 233.383
3rd Support Level 231.917

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52-Week High 246.550
Last Price 236.650s
Fibonacci 61.8% 227.307
Fibonacci 50% 221.363
Fibonacci 38.2% 215.418
52-Week Low 196.175

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