CBOT • ZO • ZOK26

Oats Futures (CBOT ZO)

Front month May 2026. Live price, spreads, seasonality, and nearby cash bids.

Last iThe most recent traded futures price for this contract (the "board" price). Not a local cash bid. Can move quickly during trading hours. USX 341.50
Previous close iThe contract's official close/settlement from the prior trading day. This is the baseline used to calculate today's change. USX 339.25
Change iHow much the Last price is up or down compared to Previous close. +2.25
Change % iThe Change shown as a percentage of the Previous close. +0.66%
Volume iHow many contracts traded today for this month. Resets each trading session. 290
Open interest iHow many contracts are still open (not offset or delivered). Typically updates once per day (often shows the latest available from the prior session). 2,713
Last update (UTC-5) iThe time we last refreshed the quote, shown in UTC-5 for consistency. If markets are moving fast, numbers may update a few minutes after trades happen. March 27 19:19

Price History

View historical price action for Oats futures contract.

My Local Cash Bids vs Futures

Preview i How this works
  • Enter your town/ZIP (or use your device location) and pick a futures month.
  • We show a few nearby posted cash bids and estimate basis vs the selected futures contract.
  • Basis = Cash ($/t) − Futures ($/t). Negative = under the board, positive = over.
  • Results are grouped by delivery point (we typically show the best bid per location) and limited in this preview.
  • Prices can change quickly. Always call the buyer to confirm. (Market data may be delayed.)

Pick a location to compare nearby Oats cash bids vs a futures month.

Cash bids will appear here with basis calculations compared to the selected futures contract.

Futures chain

Explore all available contracts for Oats futures.

ZOK26 May 2026 USX 341.50 +0.66%
ZON26 July 2026 USX 343.50 +0.73%
ZOU26 September 2026 USX 350.00 +0.50%
ZOZ26 December 2026 USX 349.25 +0.14%
ZOH27 March 2027 USX 352.75 +0.14%
ZOK27 May 2027 USX 358.75 +0.14%
ZON27 July 2027 USX 349.25 +0.14%
ZOU27 September 2027 USX 343.50 +0.15%
ZOZ27 December 2027 USX 354.50 +0.14%
ZOH28 March 2028 USX 358.00 +0.14%
ZON28 July 2028 USX 344.00 +0.15%
ZOU28 September 2028 USX 348.75 +0.14%

Futures Contract

Key details for trading and hedging. Always confirm dates and rules with the exchange.

Commodity

Oats

Month

May 2026

Category

Grain & Oilseeds

Exchange & Symbol

CBOT • ZOK26

Volume

290

Open Interest

2,713

Previous close

USX 339.25

Day range

USX 338.25 — USX 343.75

Expiration

May 14, 2026

Price Performance

30-day range for the front month contract.

Current

USX 341.50

30-Day Avg

USX 355.41

30-Day Low

USX 314.00

30-Day High

USX 391.50

Contract Roll Calendar

Avoid delivery risk and expiry surprises. Here are common markets, months, and typical roll windows. For exact FND/LTD dates and tick specs, open the contract specs.

Contract Months

Mar • May • Jul • Sep • Dec

New‑Crop Reference

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FND/LTD (typical)

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Recommended Roll Window

Roll ~5–10 trading days before FND/LTD.

DISCLAIMER: Dates and roll windows are guidelines. Always confirm FND/LTD and holidays on your exchange calendar or with your broker.
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