Boxed beef values closed slightly higher on Friday, November 21, 2025. The Choice cutout increased by $0.20 to $371.48, while the Select cutout rose $2.80 to $356.98. The Choice/Select spread narrowed to $14.50, down from $17.10 the previous day. Load counts increased to 145 from 116 on Thursday, indicating stronger end-of-week movement.
Among the primal cuts, the rib declined $2.99 to $635.07 and the chuck eased $1.35 to $300.46. The round improved $3.33 to $306.00, and the loin gained $1.24 to $478.97. Brisket edged up $0.19 to $323.87, and plate advanced $0.16 to $249.90. The flank decreased by $2.66 to $184.55.
