Just How Safe Is McDonald's Stock's Dividend?

Just How Safe Is McDonald's Stock's Dividend? RiverNorthPhotography / iStock Unreleased via Getty Images A key component of income investing is a portfolio that includes safe dividends, those that are unlikely to shrink or disappear. Recognizing when a dividend is stable and safe can be a challenge. Yet, certain metrics can offer clear signs for the investor looking to establish or shore up such a portfolio.Take the quarterly dividend at McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE: MCD) for instance. The most recent payout wa ...