Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, April 2nd:

CNB Financial Corporation (CCNE Quick QuoteCCNE - Free Report) : This bank holding company for CNB Bank carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 18.6% over the last 60 days.

CNB Financial Corporation Price and Consensus

CNB Financial Corporation price-consensus-chart | CNB Financial Corporation Quote

CNB Financial Corporation has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 10.91, compared with 20.29 for the S&P 500. The company possesses a Value Score  of A.

CNB Financial Corporation PE Ratio (TTM)

CNB Financial Corporation pe-ratio-ttm | CNB Financial Corporation Quote

AerSale Corporation (ASLE Quick QuoteASLE - Free Report) : This company that provides aftermarket commercial aircraft, engines, and parts carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 62.5% over the last 60 days.

AerSale Corporation Price and Consensus

AerSale Corporation price-consensus-chart | AerSale Corporation Quote

AerSale has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 11.52, compared with 34.50 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of B.

AerSale Corporation PE Ratio (TTM)

AerSale Corporation pe-ratio-ttm | AerSale Corporation Quote

First Community Corporation (FCCO Quick QuoteFCCO - Free Report) : This bank holding company for First Community Bank carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6.1% over the last 60 days.

First Community Corporation Price and Consensus

First Community Corporation price-consensus-chart | First Community Corporation Quote

First Community has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 9.92, compared with 11.10 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of B.

First Community Corporation PE Ratio (TTM)

First Community Corporation pe-ratio-ttm | First Community Corporation Quote

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