Dogness stock reports a 50 percent CEO salary cut
Published on 09/30/2026 at 20:10 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Dogness (International) Corporation stock reports a 50 percent CEO salary reduction effective September 1, 2026, while DOGZ was trading at USD 0.88 on Nasdaq on September 30, 2026 at 2:03 p.m. ET. The market capitalization stood at USD 12.8 million, putting the small-cap pet-products maker firmly in a risk-sensitive segment.
Executive pay falls by half
According to StockTitan on September 4, 2026, Dogness said Chairman and CEO Silong Chen's monthly base compensation would fall from USD 10,000 to USD 5,000. The filing says the board approved the amendment on August 31, 2026, following a recommendation from the Compensation Committee.
Yahoo Finance reported that the company presented the cut as part of a leaner organization and closer alignment between leadership compensation and shareholder interests. The change is concrete, but it does not by itself resolve the larger question of operating performance.
Stock stays near yearly low
The Nasdaq quote of USD 0.88 on September 30, 2026 was 8.64 percent above the 52-week low of USD 0.81 and 94.39 percent below the 52-week high of USD 15.69. That spread places the current share price much closer to the lower end of its annual range than to the upper end.
Dogness operates across traditional and smart pet products. Its portfolio includes leashes, collars, harnesses, app-controlled feeders, water fountains and smart toys, according to the company's investor-relations profile. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Dongguan, China.
Next report is dated October 15
AltIndex lists October 15, 2026 as Dogness's next reporting date and gives a consensus EPS estimate of USD 0.00. The date creates the next defined checkpoint for the stock, while the salary action provides the latest disclosed governance measure.
Dogness stock key facts
- Company: Dogness (International) Corporation
- Ticker: DOGZ
- Primary exchange: Nasdaq
- Nasdaq price: USD 0.88 (September 30, 2026, 2:03 p.m. ET)
- Market capitalization: USD 12.8 million (as of September 30, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 0.81-15.69 (as of September 30, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Cyclical / Leisure
- Next earnings date: October 15, 2026
