Is Nicholas Financial, Inc. technically bullish or bearish?

As of 8 September 2025, the technical trend for Nicholas Financial, Inc. has changed from mildly bearish to bearish. The current technical stance is bearish with a weak strength. Key indicators driving this stance include bearish MACD readings on both weekly and monthly time frames, a bearish daily moving average, and a bearish Bollinger Band on the monthly chart. Additionally, the Dow Theory shows a mildly bearish trend on the weekly basis.
In terms of performance, Nicholas Financial has underperformed the S&P 500 across multiple periods, with a year-to-date return of -15.89% compared to the S&P 500's 12.22%, and a 5-year return of -30.50% versus the S&P 500's 96.61%.