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Lean Hogs Dec '26 (HEZ26)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Rally to Close Out August
Barchart - Mon Aug 31, 5:11PM CDT

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 the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 62 cents on August 27 at $91.52.

USDA’s pork carcass cutout value was back up $1.61 in the Monday PM report, at $97.67. The butt and ham were the only primals reported lower, with the belly up $7.98. USDA estimated federally inspected hog slaughter for Monday at 476,000. That is 7,000 head above the previous Monday.

Oct 26 Hogs  closed at $83.675, up $1.775,

Dec 26 Hogs  closed at $74.150, up $1.850

Feb 27 Hogs  closed at $76.525, up $1.550,

On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For m... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Lean Hogs
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
$1,650/1,500
First Notice Date
12/14/26 (105 days)
Expiration Date
12/14/26 (105 days)

Seasonal Chart

Lean Hogs Dec '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Aug 25, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
112,181 (-5,833)
47,954 (-6,452)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
71,531 (-569)
137,452 (+2,697)
Producers - Long / Short
33,706 (-3,456)
42,714 (-6,320)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
75,741 (-2,593)
2,506 (-348)
Managed Money - Long / Short
57,511 (-2,220)
93,609 (+4,881)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
14,020 (+1,651)
43,843 (-2,184)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
70.150 +5.70%
on 08/25/26
76.050 -2.50%
on 08/03/26
-1.525 (-2.02%)
since 07/31/26
3-Month
70.150 +5.70%
on 08/25/26
80.825 -8.26%
on 07/24/26
-4.025 (-5.15%)
since 05/29/26
52-Week
70.150 +5.70%
on 08/25/26
85.275 -13.05%
on 03/10/26
-0.650 (-0.87%)
since 08/28/25

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Hogs Rally to Close Out August Barchart - Mon Aug 31, 5:11PM CDT

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...

HEZ26 : 74.150s (+2.56%)
HEV26 : 83.675s (+2.17%)
HEG27 : 76.525s (+2.07%)
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Cattle Bounce into the End of the Month Barchart - Mon Aug 31, 5:11PM CDT

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...

LEZ26 : 214.575s (+0.40%)
LEV26 : 212.675s (+0.45%)
LEQ26 : 220.750s (+0.68%)
GFV26 : 317.025s (+0.16%)
GFU26 : 321.450s (+0.17%)
GFX26 : 310.425s (+0.16%)
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Hogs Stage Month-end Rally Walsh Trading - Mon Aug 31, 4:43PM CDT

Short-covering at month-end

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An EXCITING end to the month! Will the turning of the calendar turn the seasonal tides? Blue Line Futures - Mon Aug 31, 3:53PM CDT

Grains ripped and livestock dipped through much of August. Will historical seasonal tendencies drive direction in the new month ahead?

Agricultural Prices USDA - Mon Aug 31, 2:00PM CDT

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ZSX26 : 1297-6 (+0.76%)
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XBX26 : 269.75s (-0.55%)
KOX26 : 4,992 (+2.00%)
SWZ26 : 520.30s (unch)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.2476 (-3.17%)
ZOZ26 : 371-6 (-0.34%)
BJV26 : 1.6200s (-0.18%)
ZMZ26 : 344.7 (-0.17%)
MLZ26 : 245.25s (-2.29%)
ZCZ26 : 536-4 (-0.23%)
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Cattle Getting A Bounce at Month End Barchart - Mon Aug 31, 12:21PM CDT

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...

LEZ26 : 214.575s (+0.40%)
LEV26 : 212.675s (+0.45%)
LEQ26 : 220.750s (+0.68%)
GFV26 : 317.025s (+0.16%)
GFU26 : 321.450s (+0.17%)
GFX26 : 310.425s (+0.16%)
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Hogs Rallying to Close Out August Barchart - Mon Aug 31, 12:21PM CDT

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%)
Angus cow by Jeremy Stenuit via iStock
Cattle, Hog Prices Are Still Trapped and Heading Lower. What to Watch Next. Barchart - Mon Aug 31, 9:29AM CDT

Traders this will week will be digesting how announcements from President Donald Trump will move cattle prices.

HEV26 : 83.675s (+2.17%)
GFX26 : 310.425s (+0.16%)
HEV26 : 83.675s (+2.17%)
LEV26 : 212.675s (+0.45%)
LEV26 : 212.675s (+0.45%)
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Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.

ZCZ26 : 536-4 (-0.23%)
ZMZ26 : 344.7 (-0.17%)
ZWZ26 : 771-4 (-0.32%)
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Hogs Look to Close Out August Following Friday Gains Barchart - Mon Aug 31, 7:30AM CDT

Lean hog futures posted 90 cent to $1.27 gains to close out Friday, as October was up $1.02 on the week. Open interest was up 2,289 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $89.57 on...

HEZ26 : 74.150s (+2.56%)
HEV26 : 83.675s (+2.17%)
HEG27 : 76.525s (+2.07%)
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Relative Strength just crossed above 50%. The market is indicating support for a bullish trend.

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Symbol Latest Change
HEZ26 74.150s +1.850
Lean Hogs Dec '26
HEV26 83.675s +1.775
Lean Hogs
LEV26 212.675s +0.950
Live Cattle
GFV26 317.025s +0.500
Feeder Cattle
KMV26 107.275s unch
Pork Cutout
L0U26 151.00s unch
Lean Beef Trim 50%
DLV26 17.02 +0.04
Class III Milk
DGU26 69.0000s +0.7500
Dry Whey
BDV26 150.3000s -3.8750
Butter Cash-Settled
BJV26 1.6200s -0.0030
Cheese Cash-Settled

Lean Hogs Related ETFs

Symbol Latest 3M %Chg
HEZ26 74.150s -5.15%
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Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 77.250
2nd Resistance Point 75.900
1st Resistance Point 75.025
Last Price 74.150s
1st Support Level 72.800
2nd Support Level 71.450
3rd Support Level 70.575

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52-Week High 85.275
Fibonacci 61.8% 79.497
Fibonacci 50% 77.713
Fibonacci 38.2% 75.928
Last Price 74.150s
52-Week Low 70.150

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