Swine Industry Recovery Continues Into 2026

We recently received all first-quarter data used to compile the financial results for the Compeer Financial Swine Producer Index. The U.S. swine industry has shown steady financial improvement through the first quarter of 2026, supported by disciplined cost control and modest gains in hog prices. Year-to-date (YTD) results reflect a return to profitability and continued strengthening of producer balance sheets, although the pace of recovery from the 2023–24 downturn varies across operation