# Production Constraints to Clip Chicken’s Wings in 2026: Analyst

> BMO Capital Markets analysts say steep fourth-quarter 2025 drops in chicken cutout values point to weaker margins in 2026. Higher bird weights and no fall production cutbacks are adding to supply, though wing prices may be near a bottom.

- Date: 2025-10-21 · published 2025-10-21T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/22575-production-constraints-to-clip-chicken-s-wings-in-2026-analyst
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Increased early-2026 production points to softer chicken prices and margins, especially for big birds. Retail contracting is expected to rise, which could support prices at the margin.

## Read by commodity

- CHICKEN: bearish ▼

## Sources

- meatingplace.com: https://meatingplace.com/production-constraints-to-clip-chickens-wings-in-2026-analyst/

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