Share this article Share this article CORK, Ireland, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today reported fiscal second quarter 2021 GAAP earnings per share ("EPS") from continuing operations, including special items, of $0.48. Excluding these items, adjusted EPS from continuing operations was $0.52, up 24% versus the prior year period (see attached footnotes for non-GAAP reconciliation). Sales of $5.6 billion increased 3% compared to the prior year on a reported basis, and up 1% organically. GAAP net income from continuing operations was $343 million. Adjusted net income from continuing operations of $373 million, increased 18% versus the prior year. Earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT") was $650 million and EBIT margin was 11.6%. Adjusted EBIT was $537 million and adjusted EBIT margin was 9.6%, an increase of 150 basis points versus prior year results.