Streaming giant Netflix (NFLX -2.29%) is scheduled to report its third-quarter results on Oct. 21, so it's one of the first tech giants investors will hear from. Should investors buy Netflix stock ahead of the release? Is Netflix stock a buy ahead of Oct. 21? Therefore, whether or not investors should buy its stock ahead of the upcoming Oct. 21 earnings release might depend on their time horizon. Therefore, as long as investors plan to hold Netflix stock for at least a couple of years, buying it ahead of Oct. 21 isn't a bad idea.