# Look for lean hog prices to to climb in 2026

> Walsh Trading strategist Stephen Davis says lean hog futures are trending higher ahead of year-end government reports. He notes February 2026 hogs are above the 200-day moving average and sees targets of 90 to 92. He also outlines an options trade using February 82, 86 puts and calls.

- Date: 2025-12-31 · published 2025-12-31T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/21670-look-for-lean-hog-prices-to-to-climb-in-2026
- Commodities: [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md)

## Why it matters

Firmer futures and a reference to stronger expected 2026 pork exports point to supportive hog prices for feed buyers. The view is a routine technical opinion rather than a new supply shock.

## Read by commodity

- HOGS: bullish ▲

## Sources

- barchart.com: https://www.barchart.com/story/news/36834724/look-for-lean-hog-prices-to-to-climb-in-2026

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