Shares Used In Computing Diluted Net (Loss) Income Per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2017

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Shares Used In Computing Diluted Net (Loss) Income Per Share

	Three Months Ended
	June 30, 2017		June 30, 2016
	(in thousands)
Weighted average:
Common shares outstanding used in calculating basic net (loss) income per share attributable to ViaSat, Inc. common stockholders		57,842		49,133
Options to purchase common stock as determined by application of the treasury stock method		—		289
Restricted stock units to acquire common stock as determined by application of the treasury stock method		—		564
Potentially issuable shares in connection with certain terms of the ViaSat 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan		—		184
Shares used in computing diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to ViaSat, Inc. common stockholders		57,842		50,170