Should You Buy Netflix Before It Reports Earnings Next Month?

With earnings around the corner, it's a good time to revisit Netflix stock.Netflix (NFLX -1.75%) is no longer just the pioneer of streaming. It is the leading global entertainment platform, monetizing a massive and engaged userbase through subscriptions and a fast-growing ad business.Headed into its upcoming third-quarter report on Oct. 21, investors should consider whether recent business momentum, new revenue drivers, and management's outlook support owning the company through its next phase of growth. Re ...