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Billings MT (PAYS) cattle prices this week
Public Auction Yards, Billings, MT. Sale-by-sale averages from USDA AMS Market News report 1774.
Latest sale: Nov 11, 2026
No weight class had at least 3 head to average this sale.
No up or down shown: no weight class had at least 3 head at both sales.
Public Auction Yards sells cattle in Billings, MT, most often on Wednesdays (2 of its last 2 USDA reports). Cownty has 2 USDA AMS reports for it from Nov 4, 2026 to Nov 11, 2026. 8 Cownty counties lie within 75 miles; the closest are Yellowstone County, Stillwater County and Carbon County.
Counties Billings MT (PAYS) serves
- Yellowstone County, MT 17 mi
- Stillwater County, MT 41 mi
- Carbon County, MT 45 mi
- Musselshell County, MT 50 mi
- Golden Valley County, MT 51 mi
- Big Horn County, MT 56 mi
- Sweet Grass County, MT 67 mi
- Treasure County, MT 68 mi
Latest sale: Nov 11, 2026
2,093 head reported
| Class | Avg $/cwt | vs Nov 4, 2026last sale | Head | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers 500–599 lb | no lots in this class | – | – | – |
| Steers 700–799 lb | no lots in this class | – | – | – |
| Heifers 500–599 lb | no lots in this class | – | – | – |
Source: USDA AMS report 1774 (PDF) as of Nov 11, 2026. Head-weighted averages of Medium and Large 1 and 1-2 lots, calculated by Cownty. Past sales, not a quote.
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Recent prices
- Steers 500-599 lb $389
- Heifers 500-599 lb $357
Head-weighted average $/cwt at each of the last 2 sales, Nov 4, 2026 to Nov 11, 2026. A gap means fewer than 3 head sold in that class. Past sales, not a quote. The table under "Last 2 sales" lists the same numbers.
Billings MT (PAYS) and the counties around it
Billings, MT. The ring is 100 miles from the barn: 13 Cownty counties have their center inside it. Tap a county to open its page.
Counties within 100 miles
Sale day
- Usual sale day
- Wednesdays (2 of the last 2 USDA reports)
- Last sale
- Nov 11, 2026 · 2,093 head
- Head per sale
- 1,986 average of the last 2 reports
- Next sale
- Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026 a guess from the usual weekday; the barn sets its own calendar
- Address
- Billings, MT
- USDA reports stored
- 2 since Nov 4, 2026
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Bulls, feeder, Billings, MT
Sale Nov 11, 2026All 3 lots, Nov 11, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/cwt range | Avg $/cwt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Large 1 | 1293 | 3 | $220.00 | $220.00 | |
| Bulls | Large 1 | 1195 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 | |
| Bulls | Large 1-2 | 1084 | 4 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
Cows, slaughter, Billings, MT
Sale Nov 11, 2026All 19 lots, Nov 11, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/cwt range | Avg $/cwt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | 1138-1584 | 348 | $124.00–$136.00 | $132.55 | Average Return to Feed |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | 1070-1650 | 39 | $110.00–$123.50 | $117.91 | Low Return to Feed |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | 1355-1595 | 5 | $87.50–$102.50 | $95.08 | Low |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | 1327-1450 | 4 | $137.00–$140.00 | $139.26 | High Return to Feed |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | 1445-1610 | 3 | $108.00–$115.00 | $110.86 | Average |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | 1509-1705 | 27 | $121.00–$131.50 | $123.02 | Average Return to Feed |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | 1564-1665 | 24 | $133.00–$135.00 | $133.09 | High Return to Feed |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | 1597-1890 | 8 | $106.00–$112.00 | $109.17 | Low |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | 1550-2005 | 4 | $111.00–$119.00 | $116.43 | Low Return to Feed |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | 2025 | 1 | $122.00 | $122.00 | Average Heavy Weight |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | 995-1288 | 122 | $124.50–$135.00 | $130.35 | Average Return to Feed |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | 945-1275 | 62 | $100.00–$124.00 | $113.31 | Low Return to Feed |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | 1175-1380 | 9 | $85.00–$97.50 | $87.42 | Low |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | 1025-1130 | 4 | $107.00–$109.00 | $108.54 | Average |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | 1170-1260 | 4 | $136.00–$139.00 | $137.77 | High Return to Feed |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | 890-988 | 4 | $65.00–$75.00 | $71.43 | Very Low Light Weight |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | 945-950 | 2 | $82.50–$95.00 | $88.77 | Low Light Weight |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | 965 | 1 | $105.00 | $105.00 | Average Light Weight |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | 1190 | 1 | $82.50 | $82.50 | Very Low |
Bulls, slaughter, Billings, MT
Sale Nov 11, 2026All 4 lots, Nov 11, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/cwt range | Avg $/cwt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | 1-2 | 1717-2130 | 33 | $172.50–$181.00 | $175.83 | Average |
| Bulls | 1-2 | 1755-1820 | 17 | $182.50–$183.00 | $182.53 | High |
| Bulls | 1-2 | 1600-2165 | 8 | $157.50–$169.50 | $166.80 | Low |
| Bulls | 1-2 | 1503-1613 | 7 | $159.00–$164.00 | $162.50 | Low Return to Feed |
Bred cows, Billings, MT
Sale Nov 11, 2026All 16 lots, Nov 11, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/head range | Avg $/head | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | Medium 1 | 940 | 1 | $2,900.00 | $2,900.00 | age 2-4 yr · T1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 2 | 920 | 4 | $2,350.00 | $2,350.00 | age 2-4 yr · T1-2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | 1005-1277 | 36 | $3,000.00–$3,350.00 | $3,153.10 | age 2-4 yr · T1-2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | 1280-1713 | 31 | $2,200.00–$2,350.00 | $2,287.19 | age >8 yr · T1-2 · Broken Mouth |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | 993-1310 | 22 | $2,800.00–$3,000.00 | $2,931.52 | age 2-4 yr · T1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | 1360-1510 | 9 | $2,400.00–$2,500.00 | $2,444.44 | age >5 yr · T1-2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | 1322-1328 | 9 | $2,100.00–$2,150.00 | $2,122.28 | age >8 yr · T1 · Broken Mouth |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | 1390-1548 | 6 | $2,500.00–$2,850.00 | $2,683.74 | age 5-8 yr · T1-2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | 1330-1570 | 5 | $2,200.00–$2,300.00 | $2,267.50 | age >5 yr · T1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1028-1245 | 18 | $2,400.00–$2,650.00 | $2,556.89 | age 2-4 yr · T1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1073-1530 | 6 | $2,500.00–$2,750.00 | $2,649.82 | age 2-4 yr · T1-2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1195 | 6 | $1,600.00 | $1,600.00 | age >8 yr · T1 · Thin Fleshed |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1114 | 4 | $1,450.00 | $1,450.00 | age >8 yr · T1-2 · Thin Fleshed |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1147 | 3 | $1,900.00 | $1,900.00 | age >5 yr · T1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1208 | 2 | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | age >8 yr · T1 · Broken Mouth |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1290-1310 | 2 | $2,000.00–$2,100.00 | $2,050.38 | age >8 yr · T1-2 · Broken Mouth |
Replacement heifers (bred), Billings, MT
Sale Nov 11, 2026All 2 lots, Nov 11, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/head range | Avg $/head | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Heifers | Medium 1 | 965-973 | 6 | $2,750.00 | $2,750.00 | age <2 yr · T1 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 1068 | 2 | $2,700.00 | $2,700.00 | age <2 yr · T1 |
Cow-calf pairs, Billings, MT
Sale Nov 11, 2026All 1 lot, Nov 11, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/head range | Avg $/head | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 w/ 150-300 lbs calf | 1668 | 2 | $4,450.00 | $4,450.00 | age 2-8 yr · O |
Stock cows, Billings, MT
Sale Nov 11, 2026All 8 lots, Nov 11, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/cwt range | Avg $/cwt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows | Medium 1 | 798-933 | 18 | $280.00–$307.50 | $302.06 | age <2 yr · O |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | 753-1175 | 265 | $235.00–$325.00 | $278.12 | age <2 yr · O |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | 968-1285 | 71 | $180.00–$280.00 | $230.43 | age 2-4 yr · O |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | 984 | 22 | $285.00 | $285.00 | age <2 yr · O · Thin Fleshed |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | 1285-1330 | 3 | $140.00–$167.50 | $148.96 | age 2-4 yr · O · Fleshy |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | 1255 | 1 | $155.00 | $155.00 | age 2-8 yr · O |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 900-1178 | 19 | $175.00–$255.00 | $218.60 | age 2-4 yr · O |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 830-1270 | 13 | $185.00–$295.00 | $238.69 | age <2 yr · O |
Last 2 sales
| Sale | Head | Steers 5–6 | Steers 7–8 | Heifers 5–6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | 2,093 | – | – | – |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,878 | $389.00 | – | $357.00 |
"–" = fewer than 3 head or no lots in that class that sale. Download every stored sale (CSV), 2 reports since Nov 4, 2026.
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All classes, Nov 11, 2026
| Class | Weight | Head | Avg $/cwt | Range |
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