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The departure of WhatsApp's founder has 'potentially significant implications' for Facebook (FB)

Facebook may have just gotten an unexpected lift.

  • WhatsApp founder Jan Koum announced he is leaving
  • His departure could be timely for Facebook, as it looks to monetize the promising WhatsApp platform, according to Barclays analyst Ross Sandler.

The billionaire founder of WhatsApp, Jan Koum, announced he is quitting. And his departure could open up a revenue opportunity for Facebook, Barclays analyst Ross Sandler wrote in a note.

Facebook announced just in July of 2017 that it would start showing ads on the Messenger app.

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