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

9 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

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

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	December 31, 2019		December 31, 2018		December 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
	(In thousands)
Weighted average:
Common shares outstanding used in calculating    basic net income (loss) per share attributable    to Viasat, Inc. common stockholders		61,813		60,152		61,405		59,698
Options to purchase common stock as    determined by application of the    treasury stock method		90		—		—		—
TSR performance stock options to purchase    common stock as determined by application    of the treasury stock method		—		—		—		—
Restricted stock units to acquire common stock    as determined by application of the treasury    stock method		773		—		—		—
Potentially issuable shares in connection with    certain terms of the ViaSat 401(k) Profit    Sharing Plan and Employee Stock    Purchase Plan		240		—		—		—
Shares used in computing diluted net income    (loss) per share attributable to Viasat, Inc.    common stockholders		62,916		60,152		61,405		59,698