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

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

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

	Fiscal Years Ended
	March 31, 2021		March 31, 2020		March 31, 2019
	(In thousands)
Weighted average:
Common shares outstanding used in calculating basic    net income (loss) per share attributable to Viasat,    Inc. common stockholders		66,444		61,632		59,942
Restricted stock units to acquire common stock as    determined by application of the treasury stock    method		170		—		—
Potentially issuable shares in connection with certain    terms of the Viasat 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and    Employee Stock Purchase Plan		406		—		—
Shares used in computing diluted net income (loss) per    share attributable to Viasat, Inc. common    stockholders		67,020		61,632		59,942