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

6 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

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

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	September 30, 2021		September 30, 2020		September 30, 2021		September 30, 2020
	(In thousands)
Weighted average:
Common shares outstanding used in    calculating basic net income (loss)    per share attributable to Viasat, Inc.    common stockholders		73,544		66,576		72,549		64,554
Options to purchase common stock as    determined by application of the    treasury stock method		10		—		8		—
TSR performance stock options to    purchase common stock as    determined by application of the    treasury stock method		178		—		144		—
Restricted stock units to acquire    common stock as determined by    application of the treasury stock    method		942		132		809		—
Potentially issuable shares in    connection with certain terms    of the Viasat 401(k) Profit    Sharing Plan and Employee Stock    Purchase Plan		198		298		352		—
Shares used in computing diluted net    income (loss) per share attributable    to Viasat, Inc. common stockholders		74,872		67,006		73,862		64,554