Beef Flank, Flank Steak
Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily, Choice grade) · as of 2026-05-08
952.87¢/lbEXPENSIVE
vs 5yr Seasonal
+34.9%
Week over Week
+3.0%
Year over Year
+5.4%
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | 952.87¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-07 | 933.03¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-06 | 954.66¢/lb | 949.58¢/lb | +5.08¢/lb |
| 2026-05-05 | 980.33¢/lb | 945.49¢/lb | +34.84¢/lb |
| 2026-05-04 | 948.75¢/lb | 958.98¢/lb | -10.23¢/lb |
| 2026-05-01 | 938.71¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-30 | 919.53¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-29 | 907.51¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-28 | 947.77¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-27 | 916.70¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-24 | 908.37¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-23 | 884.86¢/lb | 933.25¢/lb | -48.39¢/lb |
| 2026-04-22 | 886.79¢/lb | 913.84¢/lb | -27.05¢/lb |
| 2026-04-21 | 939.08¢/lb | 920.80¢/lb | +18.28¢/lb |
Source: USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout — Negotiated Sales. Ch/Se spread = Choice minus Select; wider spread signals stronger premium-grade demand.
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