Just How Safe Is Exxon Mobil Stock's Dividend?

Just How Safe Is Exxon Mobil Stock's Dividend? Dikuch / iStock 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. What do these metrics tell us about the quarterly dividend at Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE: XOM)?Exxon’s most recent payout was ...