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

6 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

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

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	September 30, 2017		September 30, 2016		September 30, 2017		September 30, 2016
	(In thousands)
Weighted average:
Common shares outstanding used in calculating basic net (loss) income per share attributable to ViaSat, Inc. common stockholders		58,229		49,503		58,039		49,319
Options to purchase common stock as determined by application of the treasury stock method		—		276		—		281
Restricted stock units to acquire common stock as determined by application of the treasury stock method		—		669		—		637
Potentially issuable shares in connection with certain terms of the ViaSat 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan		—		85		—		156
Shares used in computing diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to ViaSat, Inc. common stockholders		58,229		50,533		58,039		50,393