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

3 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

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

	Three Months Ended
	June 30, 2021		June 30, 2020
	(In thousands)
Weighted average:
Common shares outstanding used in    calculating basic net income (loss)    per share attributable to Viasat, Inc.    common stockholders		71,543		62,511
Options to purchase common stock as    determined by application of the    treasury stock method		6		—
TSR performance stock options to    purchase common stock as    determined by application of the    treasury stock method		84		—
Restricted stock units to acquire    common stock as determined by    application of the treasury stock    method		678		—
Potentially issuable shares in    connection with certain terms    of the Viasat 401(k) Profit    Sharing Plan and Employee Stock    Purchase Plan		507		—
Shares used in computing diluted net    income (loss) per share attributable    to Viasat, Inc. common stockholders		72,818		62,511