Boxed beef prices extended their winning streak to eight consecutive sessions on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, with Choice up $1.35/cwt to $366.11 and Select up $2.61/cwt to $362.45. Over the eight-session run, the Choice cutout has climbed a total of $10.48/cwt. The Choice/Select spread narrowed to $3.66 with 138 loads reported.
Compared to Tuesday, primal values were mostly higher. The rib rose to $486.43 (+$1.61), chuck increased to $346.88 (+$0.99), and round advanced to $323.64 (+$2.09). Loin moved up to $455.83 (+$2.29), while brisket edged up to $312.12 (+$0.29). In contrast, plate declined to $247.81 (–$1.16), and flank softened slightly to $170.99 (–$0.31).
