Just How Safe Is Lowe's Stock's Dividend? Bruce Bennett / Getty Images News 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 Lowe’s Companies Inc. (NYSE: LOW)? The most recent ...